Permit & Inspection Coordinator

Description

Renu Energy Solutions is a full-service solar residential and commercial installation company, providing end-to-end service from the initial solar consultation to site installation and beyond. We pride ourselves with offering unquestioned customer service and the best consultative selling approach for solar in the industry. Not just your ordinary solar company, Renu has pushed the envelope with year over year growth and featured on notable lists such as Inc. 5000 and Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors for the past 9 years. As a top-rated solar installer, we pride ourselves on exclusive industry partnerships, delivering the best products, service, design, and installations around.

Position Key Factors

• Culture: At Renu, strong operations create great customer experiences. We value clear communication, accountability, and teamwork. We take pride in the work we do across the Carolinas and know that every role plays an important part in delivering quality installations and earning long-term customer trust.
• Personality: We’re looking for someone dependable, organized, and proactive. You enjoy keeping things on track behind the scenes and take pride in accuracy and follow-through. You communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and focus on getting it done right the first time

Job Summary

The Permit & Inspection Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of solar projects for both residential and commercial divisions. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end permitting and inspection process, including submitting permit applications, coordinating with local authorities (AHJs), scheduling inspections, maintaining internal databases, and supporting interconnection processes with utilities.  

Requirements

• Maintain and update an internal AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) database, including permitting and code requirements specific to each jurisdiction.
• Submit and apply for all permits through the appropriate AHJ processes.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager and Scheduler to ensure permits are received prior to scheduled installation dates; proactively communicate any delays in permit issuance.
• Schedule inspections with AHJs, coordinate with customers, and host inspections as needed.
• Collaborate with the Senior Field Manager, Electrical Department Manager, and Director of Design to ensure plan sets are accurate and installation-ready prior to inspections.
• Coordinate inspection correction work when needed, and ensure re-inspections are scheduled and completed successfully.
• Communicate inspection results clearly to Operations Leadership and Field Staff via internal platforms, flag failed inspections immediately.
• Upload and manage all permit and inspection documentation across operational platforms.
• Support the utility interconnection process when needed, including submission of ROPCs (Request for Permission to Construct), interconnection documents, and utility communication to track status.
• Manage personal workflow and scheduling to ensure maximum efficiency and support for both the customer’s experience and operational team needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in permitting, inspections, or project coordination in the construction, solar, electrical, or utility industries (1+ years preferred, not required).
• Working knowledge of AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) processes and building/electrical code compliance, especially in SC and NC (or ability to quickly learn regional variations).
• Understanding of utility interconnection processes and required documentation (ROPCs, interconnection agreements, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple permitting timelines and shifting priorities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, both internally with cross-functional teams (Operations, Field, Design) and externally with AHJs, customers, and utilities.
• Proficiency in project management or CRM platforms and cloud-based documentation tools.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to spot discrepancies in plans, permits, and inspection documentation.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate permitting or inspection roadblocks and proactively resolve issues.
• Familiarity with reading and understanding construction or electrical plan sets is a plus.
• Self-starter with time management skills, capable of working independently while contributing to a fast-paced operations team.