Permitting Specialist I

Finley Engineering Company, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Obtain and manage permits and easements for construction projects, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • easement coordination
  • permit submission
  • document management
  • compliance review
  • data research
  • stakeholder communication

Tasks

-Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and legal teams to verify easement boundaries and requirements. -Assist in resolving minor issues related to property access, encroachments, or title discrepancies. -Support Easement Specialist II and project management staff in compiling easement documentation for project closeout. -Research property ownership and identify parcels requiring easements or right-of-way agreements. -Ensure compliance with company policies and permitting standards. -Prepare, distribute, and track easement documents, including exhibits, legal descriptions, and signatures. -Maintain accurate and organized records of easement agreements and correspondence. -Communicate with property owners, local agencies, and internal teams to facilitate the easement approval process. -Prepare, review, and submit permit applications for projects. -Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure permit requirements are met. -Support senior permitting staff with research and data entry as needed. -Maintain organized records of permit submissions, approvals, and correspondence. -Track and maintain permit statuses to ensure timely approvals and renewals. -Assist in identifying and interpreting permit requirements for new project areas. -Communicate with city, county, and state permitting offices to resolve issues or gather required documentation.

Requirements

  • telecom
  • permitting
  • bachelor's
  • 2‑year exp
  • microsoft office
  • driver's license

What You Bring

-Familiarity with fiber construction or telecommunications terminology. -Specific vision abilities required by the job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. -Experience with easement acquisition, land records, or right-of-way coordination. -Occasional travel to municipal offices, courthouses, or project site locations may be required. -Experience working with utility, telecom, or public works permits or projects. -Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field. -Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. -1-2 years of experience in permit process/project management. -Flow of work involves normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination much of the time. -1+ year of experience in administrative, permitting, real estate, or coordination role. -A valid motor vehicle driver’s license in good standing is required. No DWI/DUI convictions. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

The Company

About Finley Engineering Company, Inc.

-built a reputation as a leader in power systems and telecommunications engineering. -provides design, consulting, and project management services with a focus on energy infrastructure, utility, and telecom networks. -known for its expertise in designing complex systems that support power generation, transmission, and distribution. -successfully completing projects for both public and private sectors, delivering solutions that ensure system reliability and sustainability. -typical projects include electrical grid upgrades, fiber optic networks, renewable energy integration, and utility infrastructure improvements. -has played a pivotal role in the evolution of telecom networks, assisting in the design and implementation of next-gen wireless systems. -grown steadily, expanding its reach and capabilities to serve clients across the U.S. and abroad. -work spans various industries, with significant contributions to energy, water resources, transportation, and public infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Broadband

Electric Power

Telecommunications

Energy

Infrastructure

Rural Electric Cooperatives

Electric Utilities

Municipalities

Government Agencies

Utility Modernization

Fiber Network Design

Network Design

Power Transmission and Distribution

Water Resources

Transportation

Heavy Civil

Construction

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Commercial

Residential

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the u.s.