Remote Environmental ROW Specialist

Company Industry: Telecommunications

Pay Rate: $32-40/hr

Location: Hybrid (if located near Phoenix, AZ, Golden, Co, or Plain City, OH) or Remote

Schedule: 9–5

Must-Haves:

• 3–5 years of ROW, environmental, or telecom permitting experience
• Strong knowledge of ROW permitting processes and AHJs (DOT, Army Corps, rail, environmental)
• Experience analyzing environmental constraints (wetlands, floodplains, habitats)
• Proficiency with KMZ/KML tools (Google Earth, ArcGIS)
• Understanding of fiber construction (HDD, aerial, restoration)
• Strong communication + high attention to detail

Plusses:

• Existing municipal or permitting authority relationships
• Experience supporting RFPs or early-stage feasibility
• Background in project tracking/PM tools
• Vendor coordination for permit packages
• Process improvement mindset

Day-to-Day:

• Evaluate environmental and ROW constraints along fiber routes
• Identify permitting paths, requirements, and timelines
• Support route feasibility and pre-construction planning
• Prepare, review, and submit permit packages to AHJs
• Coordinate between engineering, vendors, and municipalities
• Track permit status across projects using PM tools
• Build relationships with municipalities to streamline approvals
• Resolve permitting/design issues and ensure compliance pre-construction

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking an Environmental & ROW Compliance Specialist for a leading telecom infrastructure client. This individual will play a key role in supporting fiber deployment projects by identifying constraints, navigating permitting pathways, and ensuring timely approvals. They will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, vendors, and municipalities to drive compliant, efficient project execution from planning through construction readiness.