Permit Coordinator I

TriTechne, Inc.; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TriTechne, Inc. is seeking a Permit Coordinator I in Conway, Arkansas. In this entry-level role, you will assist with permit preparation and submissions for telecom projects, ensuring efficient project approvals.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and have familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and GIS tools. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in permitting, utilities, construction, or related field.
• Ability to read and understand construction and utility prints.
• Basic understanding or willingness to learn Make Ready Engineering (MRE).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and submitting permit applications.
• Review utility and construction prints to verify requirements.
• Track and update permit statuses using tracking tools.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS mapping tools (Google Earth)

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Permit Coordinator I, you’ll play a key role in supporting telecommunications construction projects by assisting with permit preparation, submittals, and tracking. You’ll learn how to interpret utility construction drawings, understand Make Ready Engineering (MRE), and work with GIS mapping tools to help ensure projects move smoothly through the approval process. This entry-level role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and eager to grow in the telecom permitting field.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; 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 or similar.
• Basic understanding or 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting telecom or utility permitting processes.
• Exposure to GIS platforms or CAD software.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Other benefits detailed upon onboarding