Telecommunications Planner I

About the role

Join our team as a Permitting Coordinator supporting fiber and utility projects. You will prepare and submit permit applications for city, county, TXDOT, railroad, and pole agencies using data from field crews, while coordinating with municipalities, contractors, and internal teams. Strong Excel skills and utility permitting experience are preferred. This role will be primarily remote with hiring preference for candidates located in the Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit applications for city, county, TXDOT, railroad, pole, and right-of-way agencies using data provided by field crews
• Coordinate with municipalities, contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams to support project scope and permitting requirements
• Conduct site and field data reviews to support feasibility of network installations and service routes
• Research and apply applicable regulations, including NESC and jurisdictional permitting standards
• Review maps, utility records, and field data to verify accuracy of submitted applications and SOW packages
• Track permit status, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with client-specific standards and SLAs
• Support network planning activities including basic capacity review, infrastructure needs, and expansion considerations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications, utility, construction, engineering, or electrical environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and documentation tracking

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of CAD drafting software
• Experience working with right-of-way, easements, and jurisdictional agencies
• Strong understanding of municipal permitting processes and utility infrastructure projects

Pay

$20–$23 per hour