Hard Requirement: Active PRC Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) or Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME). Junior level is acceptable — 1–3 years experience is sufficient. A professional licence is required to co-sign permit applications alongside the sealing PEE or PME.
The Role
Owns the Karnot permits queue end-to-end — from Barangay clearance through to Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI) — for every Permits-Managed Service client.
Approximately 40% of your time will be at LGU and BFP offices and client sites across Pangasinan, CALABARZON and NCR. Typically managing 4–8 simultaneous permit applications. PRC REE or RME required for co-signing on LGU submission forms.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the 7-stage LGU permit queue for every active Karnot project: Barangay clearance, Building Permit, Electrical Permit, Mechanical Permit, BFP Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance, Occupancy Permit, CFEI
- Co-sign permit application forms as REE or RME alongside the sealing PEE or PME
- Submit, track, and follow up all applications across LGU OBO and BFP offices in Pangasinan, CALABARZON, and NCR
- Maintain a live project permit status tracker — all applications visible, all deadlines flagged
- Liaise with clients to collect required documents (titles, tax declarations, occupancy history) on time
- Build and maintain working relationships with permit officers across multiple LGU jurisdictions
- Identify and resolve document deficiencies before submission to avoid rejection delays
- File and archive all issued permits, clearances, and as-built documentation by project
Required Qualifications
- Active PRC REE (Registered Electrical Engineer) or RME (Registered Mechanical Engineer) certificate
- 1–3 years experience handling LGU building/electrical/mechanical permit applications in the Philippines
- Organised record-keeper — able to manage multiple concurrent applications without missing deadlines
- Valid driver's licence (essential — regular field travel to LGU and BFP offices)
- Clear English and Filipino written communication — permit correspondence and client updates
- Pangasinan-based or willing to relocate (most permits in first year will be Pangasinan region)
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing relationships with LGU permit officers in Pangasinan, Pampanga, or NCR
- Experience with BFP Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance submissions
- Knowledge of Meralco or other utility interconnection application processes
- Experience using project management or ticketing software to track application status
- Background in HVAC, refrigeration, or MEP construction (helps when interpreting drawings)
What Karnot Offers
- ₱32,500/month base salary
- Per-diem for all field travel days to LGU and BFP offices
- Karnot vehicle or transport allowance for field work
- Career path to Permits Manager with team responsibility
About This Role — Common Questions
What are the 7 stages of the Karnot permit process?
Karnot's Permits-Managed Service covers: (1) Barangay Clearance, (2) Building Permit (LGU OBO), (3) Electrical Permit, (4) Mechanical Permit, (5) BFP Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance, (6) Certificate of Occupancy or Completion, and (7) Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI). Not all stages apply to every project — a straightforward roof-mounted AquaHERO installation has fewer stages than a commercial R290 plant room — but the coordinator tracks whichever stages are required for each active project.
Why is a PRC REE or RME required for this role?
Many LGU OBO permit application forms require the signature of a licensed engineer as the responsible party for the systems being installed. While the PEE or PME provides the sealed drawings, having a licensed REE or RME on the coordination team allows Karnot to sign supporting documents without calling the senior engineers away from design work. It also signals to permit offices that Karnot's submissions come from a properly licensed team.
Is the 40% field travel a hard number?
It is an estimate based on expected project volume. In the first months, when Karnot's active project pipeline is building, field days may be lower. As the pipeline grows to 8+ simultaneous projects, field time will increase. Candidates should be genuinely comfortable with regular travel — this is not a role that can be done from a desk alone.
What makes permit work harder for natural refrigerant projects?
R290 (propane) and CO₂ are uncommon in the Philippine commercial market, which means many LGU permit officers encounter them for the first time when Karnot submits. The coordinator often needs to guide permit officers through the classification, explain why the safety documentation looks different from a standard R22 system, and facilitate pre-application meetings. Building those relationships early — and explaining the technology patiently — is a significant part of the role.
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