Permit Specialist

Brilliant®; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant is seeking an experienced OSP Engineering Permit Specialist in Houston, TX to secure permits and clearances for fiber optic deployments. The role focuses on aerial and underground projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and on-schedule progress.

The ideal candidate will manage long-lead permits, review pole attachments, and coordinate with multiple agencies, while maintaining thorough permit records and collaborating with engineering and construction teams to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Experience with OSP permitting for aerial and underground fiber projects.
• Knowledge of encroachment permits, pole attachments, right-of-way requirements, and make-ready processes.
• Understanding of OSP engineering and fiber construction practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, track, and obtain permits for OSP construction projects.
• Coordinate with local, state, federal, and utility agencies to ensure compliance and timely approvals.
• Manage long-lead permits (DOT, railroad, etc.) to prevent construction delays.
• Review pole attachment applications, make-ready requirements, and pole loading analyses.
• Maintain permit documentation, tracking systems, and project records.
• Partner with engineering, construction, and contractor teams to support project execution.
• Resolve permitting issues and work proactively with agencies to address delays.
• Review permit and construction packages for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide regular reporting on permit status, risks, and construction readiness.
• Support project schedules, priorities, and permitting milestones.

Skills

OSP permitting

Pole attachments

Make-ready processes

Utility coordination

Project management

Communication

Job description

***This role is FTE only and not open to any 3rd Party C2C***

Location: Houston, TX (5 days onsite)

Salary Range: 70k Target (Potential Flex)

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced OSP Engineering Permit Specialist to support fiber optic network construction projects by securing permits, approvals, and utility clearances for both aerial and underground deployments. This role is critical to ensuring projects remain compliant and on schedule. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of OSP permitting, pole attachments, make-ready construction, and utility coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, track, and obtain permits for OSP construction projects.
• Coordinate with local, state, federal, and utility agencies to ensure compliance and timely approvals.
• Manage long-lead permits (DOT, railroad, etc.) to prevent construction delays.
• Review pole attachment applications, make-ready requirements, and pole loading analyses.
• Maintain permit documentation, tracking systems, and project records.
• Partner with engineering, construction, and contractor teams to support project execution.
• Resolve permitting issues and work proactively with agencies to address delays.
• Review permit and construction packages for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide regular reporting on permit status, risks, and construction readiness.
• Support project schedules, priorities, and permitting milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience with OSP permitting for aerial and underground fiber projects.
• Knowledge of encroachment permits, pole attachments, right-of-way requirements, and make-ready processes.
• Understanding of OSP engineering and fiber construction practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.