OSP Licensing and Permitting Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify necessary permits based on the project scope, OSP design, and jurisdiction.

• Conduct jurisdictional research.

• Prepare, submit, monitor, and finalize permits and applications for OSP construction, including fiber, conduit, aerial, and underground facilities.

• Evaluate engineering and construction/permit drawings to ensure compliance with permitting standards.

• Ensure adherence to Right-of-Way, easement, and environmental regulations.

• Perform or oversee Make Ready Engineering activities, which include clearance analysis and utility coordination.

• Review, coordinate, and verify pole loading analysis to confirm structural compliance with joint-use and utility standards.

• Collaborate with pole-owning utilities regarding pole attachments, relocations, replacements, and make-ready schedules.

• Monitor permit status, conditions, fees, and expiration dates.

• Address agency comments and modify applications as necessary.

• Provide guidance to engineering on design modifications needed for permit approvals.

• Mentor or support OSP Licensing & Permitting Coordinators as required.

• Interpret and apply utility agreements, municipal ordinances, and state/federal regulations concerning utility pole attachments, conduit usage, and Right-of-Way work.

• Liaise with municipalities, DOTs, utility companies, railroads, HOAs, and private property owners.

• Resolve advanced permitting issues and conflicts.

• Coordinate traffic control plans, lane closures, and inspection scheduling.

• Relay permit requirements and constraints to coordinators, engineering, construction, and project management teams.

• Facilitate construction start dates by ensuring permits are approved and active.

• Organize inspections, restoration requirements, and final approvals.

• Maintain logs, documentation, databases, and trackers for permits.

• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and record retention.

• Complete special projects assigned by the Licensing & Permitting Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• 3–7 years of experience in OSP permitting, joint-use licensing, or telecom utility coordination.

• Strong understanding of OSP construction (aerial, underground, fiber, conduit) and jurisdictional permitting standards.

• Ability to interpret utility agreements, municipal ordinances, ROW regulations, and state/federal laws.

• Proficient in reviewing OSP engineering drawings, TC plans, and permit packages for compliance.

• Experience with Make Ready Engineering (MRE) and basic pole loading analysis (PLA) review.

• Capability to coordinate with pole-owning utilities concerning attachments, relocations, and make-ready schedules.

• Proven track record in resolving advanced permitting issues and addressing agency comments.

• Strong communication skills for collaboration with municipalities, DOTs, utilities, engineers, and construction teams.

• Excellent organizational, documentation, and permit tracking abilities; capable of managing high volumes of permits.

• Proficient with permitting databases, trackers, spreadsheets, and documentation systems.

• Ability to mentor or guide junior permitting staff.

• Consistent follow-up and attention to detail are essential.

• Document control and reporting skills.

• Professional, team-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Paid time off and holidays.