Senior OSP Permit Specialist

Summary

Join Utilities One as a Senior OSP Permit Specialist to lead permitting operations for large-scale telecom infrastructure projects nationwide. You will drive permitting strategy, manage multi-jurisdictional approvals, and ensure seamless project delivery across multiple states. Collaborate with engineering, construction, GIS, and legal teams, while maintaining strong relationships with municipalities, DOTs, and joint-use authorities. Lead and manage the end-to-end permitting lifecycle for complex OSP projects. Develop and execute permitting strategies to minimize delays and ensure timely approvals. Oversee preparation and quality control of permit packages and mentor junior permitting staff. Participate in cross-functional planning meetings and collaborate with legal, compliance, and client representatives on complex permit requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of OSP/fiber or utility permitting experience, including multi-jurisdictional applications
• Proven track record working directly with permitting agencies at city, county, and state levels
• Strong knowledge of joint-use policies, NESC standards, municipal codes, and utility regulations
• Hands-on experience with PLA, MRE, and traffic control plan review or production
• Proficiency with permitting and project management software such as Smartsheet, Google Earth/KMZ, Excel, GIS platforms, and permit tracking systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end permitting lifecycle for complex OSP projects, including DOT, ROW, pole attachment, traffic control, and railroad permits
• Develop and execute permitting strategies to minimize delays and ensure timely approvals
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal permitting agencies to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and maintain compliance
• Oversee preparation and quality control of permit packages, including GIS data, KMZ files, site plans, and engineering drawings
• Review and validate Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) and Make-Ready Engineering (MRE) documentation to ensure structural and regulatory compliance
• Maintain permit tracking systems to monitor submission statuses, deadlines, expirations, and escalations
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior permitting staff; review their work and assist with training
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to identify permitting risks and recommend proactive solutions
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and client representatives on complex permit requirements involving railroad, environmental, or historical considerations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federally funded broadband programs such as BEAD or RDOF
• Familiarity with railroad, environmental, or historical preservation permitting processes
• Knowledge of GIS-based permitting and asset management tools like IQGeo, Vetro FiberMap, or ArcGIS

Benefits

• Competitive salary with weekly pay
• Fully remote work with nationwide project involvement
• Company-provided technology and collaboration tools
• Leadership growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding Engineering & Permitting Division
• Long-term project visibility and clear career advancement pathways