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Permitting & Compliance Manager

Sparkcharge · Somerville, MA · On-site

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About Sparkcharge

About SparkCharge SparkCharge operates the world’s largest mobile energy network, delivering clean, on-demand power for its partners. Backed by Techstars.

About the role

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 they're looking for

  • Experience in EV charging, mobile power, distributed energy, or fleet infrastructure
  • Experience 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
More about this role

About the role

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

Permitting Strategy & Execution

  • Determine permitting requirements for each new site based on location, equipment specs, and site type
  • Own the permitting timeline as a formal workstream inside the New Site Launch Playbook (Phase 1C), including submission dates, expected approval dates, and risk flags
  • Build and maintain a jurisdiction database (by state/county/city) covering permit types, timelines, fees, and known friction points to speed up future site launches
  • Manage relationships with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), fire marshals, and inspectors
  • Sit inside the Phase 1 Scope & Site Design process as the accountable owner for permitting status, flagging risks before...

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