[Hiring] Permitting Analyst @Ascent Geomatics Solutions

Role Description

The Permitting Analyst is responsible for executing end-to-end permitting services for energy and infrastructure projects, including oil and gas, renewables, and related facilities and linear infrastructure. The role supports assigned projects from intake through approval, including preparation of permit applications and supporting documentation, coordination of internal inputs, and agency submittal follow-through. The Permitting Analyst maintains accurate status and timeline visibility for Project Managers and clients, supports routine agency coordination and deficiency responses, and ensures permit deliverables are accurate, complete, and agency-ready.

The Permitting Analyst coordinates permitting work across internal teams (Project Management, Survey, Engineering, GIS) and external stakeholders (clients, agencies, and vendors) to ensure submittals align with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Typical scopes include county and municipal permits, state oil and gas commission filings (e.g., ECMC, TX RRC, WOGCC, NMOCD), and federal permitting (e.g., BLM ROW/APD), along with permit condition tracking and compliance support through post-approval reporting and closeout as assigned.

The role reports to the Permitting Manager, who sets work priorities, allocates resources, and provides department oversight, and receives technical guidance from the Senior Permitting Analyst as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in permitting, regulatory support, or compliance tracking for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting permit applications and coordinating supporting documentation for local, state, and/or federal jurisdictions.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet timelines and quality expectations.
• Experience maintaining organized project records, permit tracking, and documentation to support visibility and predictable delivery.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to prepare, coordinate, and submit permitting packages across local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Working knowledge of permitting workflows and agency expectations for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Strong ability to manage intake, scope confirmation, dependencies, and deliverable schedules.
• Produces accurate, complete, agency-ready submittals; consistently applies QA/QC practices.
• Clear, timely communication with Project Managers, clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• Able to run a permitting queue, prioritize effectively, and maintain reliable tracking of tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word); comfortable learning and using permitting portals.
• Able to work effectively in a remote environment, maintain responsiveness during core business hours.

Benefits

• Remote work within the domestic United States is acceptable.
• Standard work hours are Monday-Friday, generally aligned to Mountain Time.
• Flexibility is supported within continental U.S. time zones.
• Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required to meet project deadlines.
• Travel may be required on occasion for team collaboration, training, or project support.

Company Description

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.