Environmental Permitting Lead for Broadband & Utilities

Thayer Power & Communications; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development and training

Job summary

Thayer Power & Communications is seeking a Permitting Specialist to manage environmental reviews, NEPA compliance, ESA considerations, and historic preservation for broadband deployments. You will coordinate ROW, traffic control, and utility permitting, ensuring regulatory approvals and environmental requirements are met.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience navigating multi-agency processes, preparing environmental submissions, and working with federal/state agencies to keep projects on

Qualifications

• Experience with NEPA, ESA and cultural/historic preservation compliance for broadband or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with environmental screening tools, mitigation planning and best practices for federal programs.
• Knowledge of municipal/state permitting processes including ROW and traffic control permitting.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting and NEPA evaluations for broadband and utility projects.
• Prepare environmental submissions for federal/state/local agencies and coordinate with regulators.
• Identify environmental constraints along fiber routes and advise engineering teams.
• Integrate environmental best practices into construction documents and field execution.
• Submit ROW permit applications to municipalities, counties, and DOT agencies.
• Prepare pole attachment applications and coordinate make-ready requirements.
• Develop and submit traffic control plans per MUTCD/DOT requirements.
• Acquire special permits including railroad and waterway crossings.
• Maintain permit logs and compliance documentation; provide updates to teams.

Skills

NEPA compliance

ESA compliance

Cultural preservation

Regulatory coordination

Environmental permitting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Associate degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Environmental screening tools

Job description

Thayer Power & Communications is seeking a Permitting Specialist to manage environmental reviews, NEPA compliance, ESA considerations, and historic preservation for broadband deployments. You will coordinate ROW, traffic control, and utility permitting, ensuring regulatory approvals and environmental requirements are met.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience navigating multi-agency processes, preparing environmental submissions, and working with federal/state agencies to keep projects on