Project Analyst

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Project Analyst” for one of our clients. A global leader in business and technology services

Job Title Analyst – Program/Project 2 (Agency Coordinator Senior Specialist – ACSS)

Duration: 01/23/2026 – 01/22/2027 (12 months)

Location: Ontario, CA

Hybrid: 2 days onsite

Pay Rate : $16.00/hr - $35/hr on w2

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Business Unit: Construction Permitting Organization (CPO)

Role Overview

The Agency Coordinator Senior Specialist (ACSS) supports Southern California Edison’s Construction Permitting Organization by acquiring excavation, encroachment, and traffic control permits for construction work performed in Public and Caltrans Rights of Way. The role requires strong coordination with internal project teams and external governmental agencies to ensure timely and compliant permit approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Review complex construction drawings and project plans with planners to identify required permits for SCE facilities.
• Determine appropriate internal resources needed to obtain permits.
• Coordinate with governmental agencies and external organizations to secure favorable permit conditions.
• Prepare, submit, and track excavation, encroachment, and traffic control permit applications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with permitting staff at local, county, and state agencies.
• Ensure permit applications are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Act as a single point of contact for all internal and external permit-related inquiries.
• Distribute approved permits to project managers and construction teams prior to construction start.
• Track permit status and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Address unfavorable or unacceptable permit conditions and escalate issues when necessary.
• Mentor entry-level permit and contract specialists.
• Support new business processes and ensure compliance with SCE standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in permitting, planning, engineering, construction, inspection, utility design, and/or project management support.
• Hands-on experience acquiring encroachment, excavation, and/or traffic control permits.
• Proven ability to work with governmental agencies to obtain construction permits.
• Experience working within construction timelines and coordinating with field teams and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

Analytical / Technical Skills (As Described)

• 3–5 years in an analytical role using databases and spreadsheet tools.
• Experience gathering, documenting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.
• Ability to analyze, code, test, and document moderately complex application programs.
• Working knowledge of two programming languages (preferred).
• Understanding of report production, database structures, and system operations tools.
• Familiarity with systems development and project methodologies (preferred).

About Trident:

Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.

Some of our recent awards include

• 2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America
• 2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area