Permit Specialist

At PEARCE, we’ve got a career for you.

Join the nations leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nations wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation and energy storage assets.

Your Impact

Pearce Services has an immediate need for a Permit Specialist with telecommunications experience. The Permit Specialist obtains all necessary encroachment and construction permits for various telecom and utility projects. The Permit Specialist will work with all required local, state, and federal jurisdictions to resolve conflicts and track multiple concurrent permit submittals. Must have experience working with telecom engineering and construction management to get the permits completed and delivered on time.

Core Responsibilities

• Will serve as a point of contact for the community and/or government agencies.
• Oversee and complete Zoning and Permit applications for submission to jurisdictions, coordinating the zoning process with outside counsel and vendors.
• Provide site acquisition expertise in specific projects (a plus).
• Must be able to read and interpret surveys and construction drawings.
• Update site status reports/databases and site close-out packages, and attend client meetings or deployment calls as required.
• Research, understand, and interpret jurisdictional requirements for permit application submissions and serve as a functional advisor on client and/or Project calls.
• Understand and evaluate real estate ownership types such as City-owned ROW, Department of Transportation or State ROW, Private ROW of Utility Owned Easements, Non-exclusive Easements, Public Utility Easements, and Parcels to recommend viable locations.
• Understand and evaluate environmental and regulatory requirements to complete required Client forms and/or submittals for NEPA, FCC, FAA, or other rules.
• Know traffic control permitting requirements, sight triangles, and clear zones.
• When needed, prepare and present at zoning approval, neighborhood association, and other public meetings.
• Coordinate and complete payment methods to accompany additional permit applications.

Depending on business and client needs, specific duties may vary or evolve over time.

Core Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in telecommunications, right-of-way management, and/or related real estate or legal work
• Minimum 1-2 years of computer skills, including a high level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS Outlook, Microsoft Word, Google Earth, and other database or tracking tools
• Familiar with the process of acquiring encroachment, excavation, and traffic control permits
• Knowledge of Real Estate fundamentals required (preferred)
• Knowledge of Site Acquisition (preferred)
• Knowledge of Fiber permitting (preferred)
• Knowledge of renewable energy permitting (preferred)
• Ability to travel as needed to lead the team and grow business (10% – 20%)
• Perfered location: Ohio

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

Compensation: $65,000 -$75,000 /DOE

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, and a company-matching 401(k) Retirement. We provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet (as required for your role) and all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about our corporate and telecom division at www.Pearce-Services.com and our renewables division at www.Pearce-Renewables.com.