Permit Specialist

Permit Specialist

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Phoenix, AZ

Reporting To: Michael Milam, Gunner Mitchell, Jerron Pittman

Description

At Utilities One , we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people - a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a qualified OSP Permit Specialist I to support permitting operations for broadband infrastructure projects nationwide. This early-career, full-time remote position offers the opportunity to grow your expertise in utility permitting while contributing to impactful connectivity projects.
As part of the Engineering & Permitting team, you will assist with permit preparation, regulatory compliance, and permit tracking. You will collaborate across departments and maintain communication with jurisdictional agencies to help ensure timely project delivery.


Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit applications, including DOT, pole attachments, ROW, and traffic control permits, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations;
• Research and interpret jurisdiction-specific policies and GIS data to support permit accuracy;
• Initiate Joint Use Pole and ROW permit applications and support Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) and Make Ready Engineering (MRE) reviews;
• Track permit statuses using Smartsheet, KMZ files, Excel, and permit management systems to monitor submissions, approvals, and expiration dates;
• Coordinate with Engineering, Field, GIS, and Permitting teams to maintain project schedules;
• Communicate proactively with permitting agencies to resolve issues and avoid delays;
• Maintain clear communication channels using Teams, Outlook, and other collaboration tools.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3+ years' experience in utility or telecom permitting, permit coordination, or related roles;
• Familiarity with NESC standards, municipal codes, joint-use agreements, and pole permit procedures;
• Experience with PLA, MRE, and ROW or DOT permit submissions;
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar software;
• Skilled in GIS applications, KMZ/Google Earth, Smartsheets, Microsoft Excel, and permit tracking tools;
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with traffic control, railroad, or environmental permitting;
• Exposure to telecom engineering, field surveys, or design collaboration;
• Experience supporting federally funded projects like BEAD or RDOF;
• Advanced knowledge of GIS and permit tracking software.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and compensation package;
• Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within Engineering, QA, GIS, and Permitting leadership tracks;
• Collaborative culture working on projects with national impact.