Entry-Level Telecom Permit Coordinator — GIS & Submittals

TriTechne; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TriTechne is seeking a detail-oriented Permit Coordinator I to support telecom construction projects through permit preparation, submittals, and tracking. You will learn to interpret utility drawings, MRE principles, and use GIS mapping tools to move approvals forward.

This entry-level role targets growth in the telecom permitting field. The role emphasizes organization, timely communication with permitting agencies, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure complete submittals and

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; 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) and tracking tools such as Smartsheet.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Google Earth

GIS mapping tools

Job description

TriTechne is seeking a detail-oriented Permit Coordinator I to support telecom construction projects through permit preparation, submittals, and tracking. You will learn to interpret utility drawings, MRE principles, and use GIS mapping tools to move approvals forward.

This entry-level role targets growth in the telecom permitting field. The role emphasizes organization, timely communication with permitting agencies, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure complete submittals and