Permit Coordinator

Permit Coordinator

Location: Irvine, CA, United States Location Type: On-site Salary Range: 25.00 - 32.00 USD Hourly

Qcells Home Energy Solutions is seeking a Permit Coordinator to support and coordinate permitting activities within the Home Energy Systems division. In this role, you will assist with preparing and submitting permit applications, utility documentation, and HOA approvals to ensure projects move efficiently through the permitting cycle. This position is essential to supporting the growth of our solar operations by maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with AHJ requirements, and partnering with internal teams to keep projects on track. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

This position will be based out of one of our offices in Irvine, CA, with an in-office schedule set at the direct manager's discretion in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, and submit permit applications/packages (including design packages and as-built revisions) in alignment with AHJ and municipal requirements.
• Support permitting activities across pre- and post-installation stages to maintain efficient project flow.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all required documents and information are accurate and complete.
• Maintain and update the AHJ database with current permitting requirements; submit applications in person when necessary.
• Communicate professionally with municipalities, utilities, HOAs, and external partners regarding permit statuses and requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve permitting processes and reduce delays.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree with 1+ year of experience in solar operations or a related field.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes or comparable administrative workflows.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot delays or documentation issues.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment and work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+years' experience in solar operations

Hanwha Qcells America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands: To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility Standing 20% of time Sitting 70% of time Walking 10% of time Strength Pulling up to 10 Pounds Pushing up to 10 Pounds Carrying up to 10 Pounds Lifting up to 10 Pounds Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N= Typing F Handling F Reaching F - Mobility - Standing - 20% of time - Sitting - 70% of time - Walking - 10% of time - Strength - Pulling - up to 10 Pounds - Pushing - up to 10 Pounds - Carrying - up to 10 Pounds - Lifting - up to 10 Pounds - Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N= - Typing - F - Handling - F - Reaching - F - Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Turning F Twisting F Bending O Crouching O Balancing N Climbing N Crawling N Kneeling N Never) - Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) - Turning - F - Twisting - F - Bending - O - Crouching - O - Balancing - N - Climbing - N - Crawling - N - Kneeling - N - Never)

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.