Permit and Inspection Tech
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Job Summary
Permit and Inspection Tech
EPEX Home Performance / SolarWorks Energy Albuquerque NM Full-Time $40000$50000 (based on experience)
About the role
EPEX Home Performance is hiring a Permit and Inspection Tech to coordinate permits inspections and code compliance across our construction divisions: solar roofing windows stucco and related home improvement. You will keep projects moving by getting permits submitted right the first time scheduling inspections and making sure every job is ready and compliant before the inspector arrives. Great fit for someone organized positive and construction-minded who likes solving problems and learning multiple trades in a fast-paced environment.
What youll do
Permits
- Prepare submit track and follow up on permit applications with cities counties utilities and other AHJs across our divisions.
- Catch missing or incomplete documentation before submittal and resolve corrections rejections and requests for information.
- Keep accurate permit records and status updates for project managers operations sales and customers.
Inspections
- Schedule inspections with city county utility and third-party inspectors.
- Confirm jobs are ready before the inspector arrives and communicate timing and requirements to homeowners PMs installers and subcontractors.
- Track outcomes failed items and reinspections and follow up so corrections happen fast.
Code and trade knowledge
- Learn basic code requirements across solar electrical roofing windows stucco and general construction.
- Research jurisdiction requirements and flag common inspection issues before they cause delays.
Communication and admin
- Be the calm professional point of contact for homeowners inspectors and AHJs especially when there are delays or corrections.
- Keep permit and inspection data current in our project management system and help build checklists and SOPs that make the process smoother.
Nice to have
- Hands-on permitting or inspection experience.
- Background in solar roofing windows stucco electrical or general construction.
- Familiarity with New Mexico jurisdictions (Albuquerque Rio Rancho Santa Fe Las Cruces Bernalillo County and surrounding areas).
- Experience working with inspectors municipalities utilities or AHJs.
- Ability to read basic plans scopes of work inspection notes and permit documents.
Work environment
Mostly office-based coordination with occasional field support working closely with operations project managers sales install crews subcontractors inspectors homeowners and local jurisdictions. This role balances administrative accuracy with real-world construction problem-solving.
Compensation
$40000$50000 per year based on construction knowledge permitting or inspection experience communication skills and overall fit.
- 3 years in construction project coordination permitting inspections or a related field.
- Strong organization attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
- Clear communicator with homeowners inspectors subcontractors and internal teams.
- Able to juggle multiple projects deadlines and jurisdictions without dropping details.
- Comfortable with computers project management software email and spreadsheets.
- Positive attitude problem-solver calm under pressure.
Required Skills:
Qualification Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Must have a minimum of 1 years of experience Must have electrical and roof racking experience Electrical apprentice card is preferred Familiarity with electrical plans and field layouts Strong interpersonal and human relations Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills Good motivation with an attention to productivity detail and safety Able to work safety with heights on ladders and in confined areas Be able to lift pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks Must be willing and able to climb ladders stairs work on rooftops and able to work on your feet for long periods of time Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday Attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer service skills Regular reliable and predictable attendance Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun cold rain crawl spaces etc.) Maintain a clean and safe working environment Must have a valid state drivers license Must have a clean driving record Physical Demands and Abilities Use their hands to handle control or feel objects tools or controls Stand for long periods of time Walk or run for long periods of time Climb ladders scaffolds or poles Kneel stoop crouch or crawl Bend stretch twist or reach out Repeat the same movements See details of objects that are less than a few feet away Determine the distance between objects Use fingers to grasp move or assemble very small objects Make quick precise adjustments to machine controls Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm Use one or two hands to grasp move or assemble objects Understand the speech of another person Use muscles to lift push pull or carry heavy objects See differences between colors shades and brightness Move two or more limbs together (for example two arms two legs or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired Keep or regain the bodys balance or stay upright when in an unstable position React quickly using hands fingers or feet While looking forward see objects or movements that are off to the side lift up to 50 pounds
