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Mapandan HQ + Field Full-time, Regular Start: 1 July 2026 Travel: ~40%

Permits Coordinator (REE/RME)

₱32,500/month base + 22% benefits + HMO
Karnot Energy Solutions Inc. · Low Carbon Innovation Centre, Mapandan, Pangasinan
Department
Engineering / Operations
Reports To
Senior PEE / PME
Headcount
1 head
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

Karnot's Permits-Managed Service is a core product offering — we charge clients a fixed fee to take the entire permit burden off their hands, covering every stage from Barangay clearance through to Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI). To deliver that promise reliably at volume, Karnot needs a dedicated permits coordinator who owns the queue.

This is not a desk job. Approximately 40% of your time will be at LGU offices, BFP offices, and client sites across Pangasinan, CALABARZON, and NCR — chasing applications, submitting revised drawings, collecting clearances, and building the working relationships with permit officers that make the difference between a three-week clearance and a three-month wait. You will typically manage 4–8 simultaneous permit applications in various stages of processing.

The role requires a PRC REE or RME because permit applications require a co-signing licensed engineer on many LGU submission forms alongside the sealing PEE or PME. Junior-level candidates (1–3 years) with strong organisational skills and a genuine track record of navigating PH government permit processes are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What Karnot Offers

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.

Ready to Apply?

Send your CV and a brief note about your permit processing experience. We read every application personally.

Apply by Email
Send to stuart.cox@karnot.com and hr@karnot.com · Target start: 1 July 2026