Permit Technician Intern - Part-time

Kinetic Design + Development is looking for a Permit Technician Intern to join the Krew. If you’re a detail-focused professional who thrives in both the creative and technical sides of the process, this role is for you.

This is a part-time internship running about three months, roughly 18 to 20 hours per week. You’ll help keep projects moving by researching requirements, organizing documents, coordinating submissions, and supporting the Development Services team. It’s a hands-on way to learn the permitting and architectural process while contributing meaningful work that supports real client projects.

Who You Are
You enjoy supporting a team, staying organized, and jumping in wherever help is needed. You communicate clearly, ask good questions, and stay steady when priorities shift. You like research, problem solving, and learning new processes. You show up professionally and bring curiosity, initiative, and a service mindset to your work.

What You’ll Do
• Support Development Services staff by completing weekly assigned tasks and staying aligned on priorities
• Research permitting requirements, standards, documents, and review timelines for each authority
• Help prepare permitting applications using project information and internal procedures
• Coordinate fee requests, track receipts, and organize expenses
• Support printing, shipping, and signature coordination for construction documents
• Document communication with jurisdictions and save information to shared folders
• Draft letters, transmittals, and other official project documents
• Track weekly hours to support accurate billing
• Assist with occasional local errands for document delivery or printing
• Collaborate with the team, learn client standards, and support workflow as needed
• Follow all HR processes and guidelines

Tools You’ll Use
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Microsoft 365 apps (Teams, Planner, Outlook), Dropbox, Adobe or Bluebeam, standard office equipment, permitting portals, and internal project documentation tools.

What You’ll Bring
• Enrollment in or completion of a two-year college or trade program
• Some prior work experience, on-campus involvement, or transferable skills from part-time jobs or projects
• Interest in areas like sales, operations, data analytics, or project coordination
• Curiosity about real estate, construction, development, permitting, city planning, or architecture
• Strong organization, communication, and documentation skills
• Comfort digging into research and solving problems with guidance
• Ability to stay flexible when priorities shift
• Professional presence, solid phone etiquette, and a collaborative mindset
• Motivation to learn the architectural process and build permitting knowledge

Why Join the Krew:
Our Vision:
Kinetic Design + Development is pushing the limits of traditional architectural practice. With a focus on forward motion in technology and design principles, Kinetic is dedicated to bringing energy and innovation to each and every project and client. Kinetic is dedicated to helping clients navigate the adventure of development with ease and energy that moves them forward.

Who We Are:
People are our purpose. Kinetic was created with the idea that people – both our staff and clients – should be above everything else. The firm puts this principle in motion in work-life balance for employees and emphasis on truly getting to know our clients so we can better understand their dreams, goals, and ideas.
Benefits & Perks:
FLEX FRIDAYS: Our standard workweek is Monday through Thursday. Need to shift a day for life stuff? No problem! Swap a weekday with Friday if/when needed.
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for internal advancement and career development
Relaxed office environment with “smart casual” dress code
Monthly company sponsored events (Check out our socials for pics!)
Monday Morning Breakfasts
Frequent Lunches
PTO & paid company holidays (Including the entire week between Christmas and New Year!)
Traditional & Roth 401k with a 3.5% company match
Daily Snack Cart

Awards:
2025 Biz 417 Best Places to Work
2025 ULI Impact Award
2024 Biz 417 Best Places to Work