Permitting & Compliance Manager

Permitting & Compliance ManagerSparkCharge operates the world's largest mobile energy network, delivering clean, on-demand power for its partners. The company's suite of mobile battery systems, power hubs, and AI platforms, SparkAI, enables flexible, predictive energy deployment without reliance on the traditional grid. Through innovative Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) platforms, SparkCharge delivers fast, flexible, and convenient EV charging built specifically for fleets.

With zero setup costs, guaranteed uptime, and multiple solutions, including a Mobile Battery Charger, Off-Grid Power Hub, and a Permanent Infrastructure, you get the freedom to choose a solution that fits your operations. Whether you prefer white-glove service, a self-managed or hybrid approach, SparkCharge handles the charging so you can focus on running your business. Powered by mobile solutions, intelligent software, and unmatched customer support, SparkCharge is accelerating EV adoption by making charging effortless, scalable, and ready when you are.The Permitting & Compliance Manager owns the permitting, regulatory, and compliance pathway for every new SparkCharge site launch — from initial jurisdictional research through final permit approval and inspection sign-off.

This role ensures that fuel storage, equipment operation, electrical work, and mobile charging infrastructure at each site meet all local, state, and federal requirements, while keeping permitting from becoming a bottleneck to go-live timelines.What you'll do:Determine permitting requirements for each new site based on location, equipment specs, and site typeOwn the permitting timeline as a formal workstream inside the New Site Launch Playbook (Phase 1C), including submission dates, expected approval dates, and risk flagsBuild and maintain a jurisdiction database (by state/county/city) covering permit types, timelines, fees, and known friction points to speed up future site launchesManage relationships with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), fire marshals, and inspectorsCross-Functional CoordinationSit inside the Phase 1 Scope & Site Design process as the accountable owner for permitting status, flagging risks before they threaten the go-live dateCompliance Program OwnershipMaintain a permitting/compliance status tracker across all active and upcoming site launches (visible to Implementation and Ops leadership)Build repeatable permitting checklists and templates by site type and jurisdiction to reduce reworkOwn audit-readiness: ensure every launched site has a complete, retrievable compliance file (permits, waivers, approvals, inspection records)Continuous ImprovementIdentify permitting bottlenecks by jurisdiction or fuel type and recommend process, vendor, or documentation changes to reduce average permitting cycle timePartner with Legal on evolving regulations that could affect site design or timelinesRequired Qualifications:4+ years of experience in permitting, regulatory compliance, or code compliance — ideally in energy, construction, fuel/equipment, telecom, or infrastructure deploymentWorking knowledge of fire codes, and equipment/electrical permitting requirementsExperience managing multiple jurisdictions simultaneously with different requirements and timelinesStrong project management skills — able to track multiple concurrent permitting workstreams without dropping detailsComfortable working directly with AHJs, inspectors, and fire marshalsExcellent written documentation skills — this role produces compliance records that must hold up to audit or legal scrutinyPreferred QualificationsExperience in EV charging, mobile power, distributed energy, or fleet infrastructureExperience working in a fast-scaling, deployment-heavy operating environment (vs. traditional slow-moving construction permitting)Background working cross-functionally with Implementation/PM teams on hard launch-date deadlines