Remote Route Acquisition Network Specialist I

TDS Telecommunications Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

Holidays & Floating Holiday

Parental Leave

Job summary

TDS Telecommunications Corporation in Seattle, Washington seeks a Network Specialist I - Route Acquisition to secure rights of occupancy and use of real property for TDS facilities, including permits, easements and leases ahead of construction.

Responsibilities include researching permit requirements, negotiating with property owners, coordinating with internal teams and external authorities, and documenting GIS data while supporting special projects and ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) OR 2+ years professional work experience.
• 3+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Permits research, planning, and submission ahead of construction and for easements and rights of entry.
• Negotiate with property owners, coordinate signoffs, and ensure compliance with policy and law.
• Assist with lease work, alerts, payments, and records management.
• Support special projects and ongoing operations and risk management.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, permit authorities, utilities, and railroads.
• Update GIS databases, maps, and performance metrics.

Skills

Voice networking

Data networking

Video networking

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

ESRI GIS

Python

AutoCAD

SharePoint

SAP

Ariba

Job description

TDS Telecommunications Corporation in Seattle, Washington seeks a Network Specialist I - Route Acquisition to secure rights of occupancy and use of real property for TDS facilities, including permits, easements and leases ahead of construction.

Responsibilities include researching permit requirements, negotiating with property owners, coordinating with internal teams and external authorities, and documenting GIS data while supporting special projects and ongoing operations.