Permit Specialist

🕒 July 2

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Utilities One Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2016

🏗️ Construction

📦 Logistics

📡 Telecommunications

Construction • Logistics • Telecommunications

Utilities One Group is a full-service Utility and Telecommunications Contractor that emerged as a leader in infrastructure solutions since its founding in 2016. Evolving from its sister company MoldCable, Utilities One provides comprehensive services across various sectors, including Telecommunications, Power Utilities, Renewable Energy, Water Utilities, and Wireless Carriers. The company supports telecom service providers with engineering, design, and construction services for wireline projects and offers expertise in wireless networks, site builds, and smart grid solutions. Committed to sustainability, Utilities One also provides design/build services for solar systems and EV networks while ensuring safe and reliable water utility solutions for communities.

📋 Description

• Prepare and submit permit applications, including DOT, pole attachments, ROW, and traffic control permits, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; • Research and interpret jurisdiction-specific policies and GIS data to support permit accuracy; • Initiate Joint Use Pole and ROW permit applications and support Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) and Make Ready Engineering (MRE) reviews; • Track permit statuses using Smartsheet, KMZ files, Excel, and permit management systems to monitor submissions, approvals, and expiration dates; • Coordinate with Engineering, Field, GIS, and Permitting teams to maintain project schedules; • Communicate proactively with permitting agencies to resolve issues and avoid delays; • Maintain clear communication channels using Teams, Outlook, and other collaboration tools.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in utility or telecom permitting, permit coordination, or related roles; • Familiarity with NESC standards, municipal codes, joint-use agreements, and pole permit procedures; • Experience with PLA, MRE, and ROW or DOT permit submissions; • Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar software; • Skilled in GIS applications, KMZ/Google Earth, Smartsheets, Microsoft Excel, and permit tracking tools; • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills. • Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with traffic control, railroad, or environmental permitting; • Exposure to telecom engineering, field surveys, or design collaboration; • Experience supporting federally funded projects like BEAD or RDOF; • Advanced knowledge of GIS and permit tracking software.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and compensation package; • Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision); • Whole Life Insurance; • 401k Plan; • PTO/Paid Holidays; • Great Work Environment; • Career Advancement Opportunities. • Career growth opportunities within Engineering, QA, GIS, and Permitting leadership tracks; • Collaborative culture working on projects with national impact.