Telecom Permit Specialist

Olsson; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Telecommunications Permit Specialist to manage permitting for telecom projects across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with regulators and project teams.

Responsibilities include preparing permit applications, tracking statuses, and coordinating with AHJs while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. AutoCAD and SmartSheet experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in permit coordination.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the permitting process for telecommunications projects.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to relevant authorities.
• Track the status of permit applications and ensure timely approvals.
• Provide regular updates to project teams on the status of permits.
• Assist in the development and implementation of permitting strategies to streamline processes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

SmartSheet

Job description

Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Kansas - Remote; Lincoln, NE; Missouri - Remote; North Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Overland Park, KS; Texas - Remote

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Telecommunications Permit Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the permitting process for telecommunications projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role requires excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of permitting procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the permitting process for telecommunications projects.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to relevant authorities.
• Track the status of permit applications and ensure timely approvals.
• Ability to use judgement on when to increase pressure on AHJ's
• Maintain accurate records of all permit applications, approvals, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide regular updates to project teams on the status of permits.
• Assist in the development and implementation of permitting strategies to streamline processes.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in permit coordination, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and permit tracking software. SmartSheet experience is a plus.
• 1-2 years experience working in AutoCAD

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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