Telecom Permitting Specialist
JSI · United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteInformation Technology$30–$34/hrFull-time
About the role
JSI invites you to join our team as a Telecom Permitting Specialist on our Fiber Design and Implementation team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, submit, and track telecommunications construction permits across municipalities, DOTs, utilities, and railroad authorities.
- Determine jurisdictional ownership and permitting requirements based on construction plans, scope, and location.
- Manage permitting related to aerial construction and pole attachments, including coordination with utility pole owners and joint-use entities when required.
- Review and interpret Alden One outputs, height-of-attachment sheets, pole profiles, and make-ready requirements to support permitting and application accuracy.
- Submit and respond to NJUNS applications and comments as applicable.
- Cook with Engineering, Design, and Project Management teams to resolve plan issues impacting permit approvals.
- Manage permitting for railroad crossings, occupancies, and ROW agreements, including application preparation, agency coordination, and comment resolution.
- Track permit conditions, approvals, revisions, and expiration dates across multiple concurrent projects.
- Maintain complete, well-organized permitting documentation and correspondence in company systems.
- Proactively follow up with agencies and stakeholders to keep permits moving in alignment with construction schedules.
Requirements
- 2+ years of direct telecommunications construction permitting experience.
- AldenOne/NJUNs experience.
- Experience submitting and managing permits involving utility pole owners and joint-use environments.
- Demonstrated experience permitting within railroad corridors or railroad ROW.
- Ability to independently determine permitting jurisdiction, scope, and next steps based on construction plans.
- AutoCAD experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple permits.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF software, Google Earth, and permitting or tracking databases.
- Self-starter who is comfortable operating independently, asking targeted questions when necessary, and owning their scope from intake through approval.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Generous PTO and travel support.
- Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.