Remote OSP Permit Specialist I Telecom & Infra

Utilities One Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance plans

401k Plan

PTO/Paid Holidays

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Utilities One Group is seeking an OSP Permit Specialist I for remote nationwide work. This early-career, full-time role supports permitting operations and regulatory compliance to enable broadband infrastructure delivery.

You will prepare permit applications, track statuses, and coordinate with Engineering, Field, GIS, and Permitting teams. Join a growing organization making national impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in utility or telecom permitting, permit coordination, or related roles.
• Familiarity with NESC standards, municipal codes, joint-use agreements, and pole permit procedures.
• Experience with PLA, MRE, and ROW or DOT permit submissions.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit applications, including DOT, pole attachments, ROW, and traffic control permits, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Research and interpret jurisdiction-specific policies and GIS data to support permit accuracy.
• Initiate Joint Use Pole and ROW permit applications and support Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) and Make Ready Engineering (MRE) reviews.
• Track permit statuses using Smartsheet, KMZ files, Excel, and permit management systems to monitor submissions, approvals, and expiration dates.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Field, GIS, and Permitting teams to maintain project schedules.
• Communicate proactively with permitting agencies to resolve issues and avoid delays.
• Maintain clear communication channels using Teams, Outlook, and other collaboration tools.

Skills

Permitting experience

Telecom permitting

GIS familiarity

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Smartsheet

KMZ/Google Earth

Excel

Job description

Utilities One Group is seeking an OSP Permit Specialist I for remote nationwide work. This early-career, full-time role supports permitting operations and regulatory compliance to enable broadband infrastructure delivery.

You will prepare permit applications, track statuses, and coordinate with Engineering, Field, GIS, and Permitting teams. Join a growing organization making national impact.