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Permitting Specialist I

Finley Engineering Company, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Supports permitting and easement processes, coordinating approvals and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • permit tracking
  • permit submissions
  • easement docs
  • record keeping
  • property research
  • boundary verification

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • driver’s license
  • permit experience
  • right-of-way
  • telecom
  • microsoft office
  • bachelor’s

What You Bring

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

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

-finley engineering does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status.