Permit Coordinator I

About the role

As a Permit Coordinator I, you’ll play a key role in supporting telecommunications construction projects by assisting with permit preparation, submittals, and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing and submitting permit applications for aerial and underground telecom construction projects.
• Review utility and construction prints to verify permit requirements.
• Track and update permit statuses in Excel, Smartsheet, or other tracking tools.
• Learn and apply Make Ready Engineering (MRE) principles to permit documentation.
• Communicate with city, county, and state permitting agencies under supervision.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical records of permits, correspondence, and documentation.
• Support Permit Coordinators and engineering teams with data collection, GIS mapping, and documentation tasks.
• Use GIS tools (Google Earth, etc.) to analyze routes and confirm permit boundaries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all project submittals are complete and accurate.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• An associate degree preferred.
• 0–3 years of experience in permitting, utilities, construction, or related field.
• Ability to read and understand construction and utility prints.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic understanding or willingness to learn Make Ready Engineering (MRE).
• Proficiency with GIS mapping tools such as Google Earth.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting telecom or utility permitting processes.
• Exposure to GIS platforms or CAD software.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• GIS mapping tools (Google Earth).
• Make Ready Engineering (MRE) principles.

Benefits

TriTechne offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.