FTTH GIS & Permitting Specialist

UniTek Global Services; Texas; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Graycliff Enterprises is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst / Permitting Specialist to support FTTH deployments. You will develop and maintain GIS-based OSP fiber designs including HLDs and LLDs, and manage permitting to move projects from engineering to construction.

The role requires understanding FTTH/OSP design, permitting requirements, and coordination to align engineering deliverables with project schedules. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Ability to manage multiple designs and permit packages simultaneously while meeting project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit DOT encroachment permit applications for aerial and underground fiber construction.
• Prepare and submit permits to cities, counties, municipalities, and AHJs.
• Develop permit drawings, route maps, construction details, traffic-control information, and other supporting documentation.
• Review proposed fiber routes and engineering designs to identify permitting requirements before construction.
• Track permit applications from initial submission through final approval, including expiration dates and supporting documentation.
• Respond to comments, corrections, and revision requests from DOTs and municipalities.
• Coordinate engineering or route changes needed to obtain permit approval.
• Communicate with jurisdictional representatives regarding requirements, status, revisions, and approvals.
• Coordinate permitting schedules with engineering and construction timelines.
• Develop and maintain GIS-based FTTH network designs, including HLDs and LLDs.
• Create detailed OSP fiber network designs for aerial and underground construction.
• Design fiber routes using poles, conduit, handholes, cabinets, pedestals, splice locations, and other OSP infrastructure.
• Develop fiber routing, distribution areas, serving areas, and network architecture per customer/project requirements.
• Incorporate field data, surveys, utility records, construction requirements, and customer specs into GIS designs.
• Produce accurate construction drawings, design packages, maps, and other engineering deliverables.
• Review GIS data and engineering designs for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Maintain GIS records throughout the project lifecycle including as-built updates.
• Coordinate with fielding, engineering, construction, project management, and permitting teams to resolve design conflicts.
• Support quantity takeoffs and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field preferred; equivalent combinations considered.

Skills

Multitasking

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

DOT/municipal coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Equivalent education/experience accepted

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Graycliff Enterprises is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst / Permitting Specialist to support FTTH deployments. You will develop and maintain GIS-based OSP fiber designs including HLDs and LLDs, and manage permitting to move projects from engineering to construction.

The role requires understanding FTTH/OSP design, permitting requirements, and coordination to align engineering deliverables with project schedules. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.