OSP Permitting Specialist - Nashville, TN

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented OSP (Outside Plant) Permitter to join our fiber construction team. This role is critical in bridging the gap between field data and official city/utility approvals. You will be responsible for translating field measurements into precise CAD drawings and navigating the regulatory landscape to secure the necessary permits for our high-speed fiber deployments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD to create detailed permit drawings, including plan and profile views of intersections, existing utilities, and proposed fiber routes.
• Data Integration
• Take raw field measurements and survey data to accurately plot distances and infrastructure onto digital maps.
• GIS Mapping
• Utilize ArcGIS/ESRI platforms to manage spatial data and ensure project alignment with existing utility grids.
• Permit Lifecycle Management
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications through various agencies (City, County, DOT, and private utilities).
• Quality Control
• Ensure all drawings meet both customer specifications and the strict standards of local permitting jurisdictions.
• Collaboration
• Clock with field technicians and project managers to resolve any design conflicts discovered during the permitting process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical Proficiency
• * AutoCAD (Mandatory)
• Advanced ability to create technical drawings from scratch.
• GIS Software
• Experience with ArcGIS, ESRI, or similar spatial mapping tools.
• Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Excel (for tracking) and Outlook (for agency communication).
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Familiarity with Right-of-Way (ROW) requirements and utility franchise agreements.
• Precision-Focused
• You understand that a 1-foot discrepancy on a map can stall a multi-million dollar construction project.
• Resourceful
• You know how to find answers when a municipality's requirements are vague or outdated.
• Deadline-Driven
• You thrive in an environment where timely submissions are key to keeping construction crews moving.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years specifically in Utilities Permitting (Fiber, Power, Gas, or Water).
• Mapping Accuracy
• Proven ability to interpret field notes and translate measurements into scaled, professional map sets.