Permitting & Land Rights Specialist (Utilities)

The Planet Group; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Construction Permitting Specialist to secure Right-of-Way, access, right-of-entry, and encroachment permits for transmission and distribution projects. You will work with engineering, construction teams, and government agencies to ensure permits are obtained efficiently and in compliance with regulations.

You will review project plans, determine required permits, prepare permit applications, and track approvals.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction permitting, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong ability to work with multiple stakeholders (internal teams, agencies, contractors).
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple permits and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Right-of-Way (ROW), access, and encroachment permits.
• Experience working with DOTs, railroads, or local jurisdictions.
• Exposure to ArcGIS or similar tools.
• Work on high-impact infrastructure and utility projects.
• Gain exposure to multi-agency permitting processes.
• Collaborative, fast-paced project environment.
• Potential for extension or full-time conversion.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and identify applicable federal, state, and local permitting requirements.
• Research and interpret requirements from agencies such as DOTs, railroads, and municipalities.
• Determine necessary permits (utility installations, temporary access, railroad encroachments, etc.).
• Prepare and submit permit applications; track progress through approval.
• Assemble permit packages for internal and external review.
• Coordinate approvals for access, road crossings, and ROW occupancy.
• Collaborate with civil, foundation, line, and restoration teams.
• Support project managers with stakeholder meetings and communications.
• Conduct site visits and assist with constructability assessments.
• Track updates and changes to construction plans.
• Maintain permit data and status updates in ArcGIS Online (AGO).
• Assist with permit closeout documentation upon project completion.

Skills

Construction permitting

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

ROW/encroachment permits

ArcGIS

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for extension/conversion)

About the Role

The Planet Group is seeking a Construction Permitting Specialist to support critical infrastructure projects. This role focuses on securing Right-of-Way, Access, Right-of-Entry, and Encroachment Permits for transmission and distribution projects.

You’ll work closely with engineering, construction teams, and government agencies to ensure permits are obtained efficiently and in compliance with all regulations.

Research & Analysis

• Review project plans and identify applicable federal, state, and local permitting requirements
• Research and interpret requirements from agencies such as DOTs, railroads, and municipalities
• Determine necessary permits (utility installations, temporary access, railroad encroachments, etc.)
• Prepare and submit permit applications; track progress through approval
• Assemble permit packages for internal and external review
• Coordinate approvals for access, road crossings, and ROW occupancy

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with civil, foundation, line, and restoration teams
• Support project managers with stakeholder meetings and communications
• Conduct site visits and assist with constructability assessments
• Track updates and changes to construction plans

Data & Reporting

• Maintain permit data and status updates in ArcGIS Online (AGO)
• Assist with permit closeout documentation upon project completion

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction permitting, utilities, or infrastructure projects
• Strong ability to work with multiple stakeholders (internal teams, agencies, contractors)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to manage multiple permits and deadlines simultaneously
• Familiarity with Right-of-Way (ROW), access, and encroachment permits
• Experience working with DOTs, railroads, or local jurisdictions
• Exposure to ArcGIS or similar tools
• Work on high-impact infrastructure and utility projects
• Gain exposure to multi-agency permitting processes
• Collaborative, fast-paced project environment
• Potential for extension or full-time conversion