Francis Energy is a pioneer in the EV (Electric Vehicle) charging industry, having established the nation’s first comprehensive statewide electric vehicle fast-charging network by installing more than 850 fast charging ports throughout the Country. Our mission is to transform the electrification of transportation by ensuring equitable, affordable, reliable, and safe access to public charging stations across America, leaving no community behind. Francis Energy is expanding rapidly throughout the continental U.S., supporting this expansion through a combination of federal grant funding and private partnerships. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who seeks a significant opportunity to join our team and shares our belief in the transformative potential of clean energy to mitigate climate change.

Position Summary: The Permit & Utility Account Specialist plays a critical role in enabling the successful deployment of Francis Energy’s EV charging infrastructure. This position is responsible for managing the full permitting lifecycle for all projects – from due diligence verification, initial submittal, approval, approval, and coordinate issuance with contractors - by working directly with local jurisdictions, state agencies, program administrators, and internal teams.

This role oversees completion of due diligence reports, submissions for zoning/planning/permits, tracks approvals, ensures compliance with regulatory and program requirements, establishes new utility billing accounts, coordinates purchase order requests, and develops internal workflows to scale our permitting operations. The Permit & Utility Account Specialist ensures that all necessary permits, accounts, and documentation are secured accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with project timelines.

Permitting & Regulatory Coordination:

• Performs AHJ outreach to confirm that due diligence processes Prepare, submit, and track permit applications across multiple jurisdictions and states.
• Serve as the main point of contact for municipalities, permitting authorities, state agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Interpret and comply with jurisdiction-specific codes, program requirements, and permitting regulations.
• Monitor all pending permits, proactively resolve issues, and escalate delays as needed to keep projects on schedule.
• Gather and submit required documentation, drawings, and supplemental materials for each permitting authority.
• Maintain detailed and accurate permitting forecasting and schedule data for internal reporting and external compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure permit issuance is completed.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders' bandwidth and coordination for when 3^rd party engineering firms are performing full permit coordination scope.

Utility Account Coordination:

• Receive utility Cost in Aid of Construction (CIAC) from preconstruction team and process check requests.
• Log CIAC payments for accounting documentation.
• Support preconstruction team with monthly billing account set up.

Cross-Functional Project Support:

• Partner with Project Development, Engineering, Construction, and Site Acquisition teams to ensure permit requirements align with project designs and timelines.
• Collaborate with Procurement to generate purchase orders for permit fees, application costs, and program registrations.
• Work with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate payment processing, invoice reconciliation, and tracking of permitting expenditures.

Process Development & Documentation:

• Build, document, and optimize the permitting process end-to-end for the organization.
• Develop standardized templates, checklists, and workflows to streamline permit submissions across states and municipalities.
• Maintain internal permitting resources, jurisdiction of reference guides, and documentation libraries.
• Identify recurring permitting challenges and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.

Stakeholder Communication & Support:

• Provide clear and timely updates to internal stakeholders regarding permitting progress and anticipated approval timelines.
• Facilitate meetings with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) as needed to clarify requirements or resolve discrepancies.
• After utility account set up, are there expectations for this role to manage the account after the site is operational.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in utility coordination, utility operations, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Preferred:

• Experience in the EV charging industry, renewable energy, or utility infrastructure.
• Familiarity with utility service application processes and regulations.
• Knowledge of power systems, electrical distribution, and grid capacity.
• Prior experience working with engineering or construction teams.

Benefits:

Francis Energy values its people and offers a full range of benefits, including the following:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Medical Insurance (50% employer paid)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance ($25,000 employer paid for employee only)
• FSA
• PTO
• Short Term Disability (100% employer paid)
• Long Term Disability
• TelaDoc (100% employer paid)
• Onsite Gym Membership (100% employer paid)

OUR MISSION

To transform the electrification of transportation by ensuring equitable, affordable, reliable, and safe access to public charging stations across America, leaving no community behind.

OUR VALUES

WE ARE PIONEERS. We seek the big problems to solve. We innovate, adapt, and improve. We are nimble and resilient. We strive to accomplish what others have not yet done before.

WE ARE BOLD. We are never content with the status quo. We ask tough questions, proactively seek feedback, and communicate openly. We take risks, overcome challenges, make decisions, and move forward.

WE WIN AS A TEAM. We are personally accountable for our collective success. We seek to create an inclusive environment that elevates all voices and perspectives, and where people engage with respect and concern for each other. We know that together, we can change the world.

WE LEAD WITH INTEGRITY. We build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. We are trustworthy and act in good faith. We do the right thing.

WE DELIVER. We focus on our actions and are accountable for our outcomes. We set ambitious goals and work tirelessly to exceed them. We learn from our mistakes and better ourselves along the way. We celebrate our successes.

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO. We believe in the transformative potential of clean energy to mitigate climate change.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Francis Energy is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Francis Energy are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion or belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Francis Energy will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.