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, specializing in AT&T work, will work with multiple clients, clients engineering vendors, and internal teams to ensure the timely submittal and acquisition of permits. The specialist will be working closely with our internal design team, providing clarification and, when necessary, conducting training sessions so they understand jurisdictional requirements. The Permit Specialist will work with all required local, state, and federal jurisdictions to resolve conflicts and track multiple concurrent permit submittals (mainly in the Gulf States). Must have experience working with telecom engineering and construction management to get the permits completed and delivered on time.

Core Responsibilities

• Permit Specialist for FTTH Program
• Prepare, submit and track permit applications for the fiber optic installations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and requirements
• Coordinate with Frontier Engineering/Construction as needed.
• Work with TXDOT/City/County/Power/Joint Use Permitting within state of Texas. Work proactively with various entities to remove roadblocks associated with submitted permits and resolve issues.
• Work with community leaders to establish relationship to assist with problem resolution.

Preferred location: Dallas, Texas

Core Experience

• Strong background in Texas permitting processes, liaising with municipal and county authorities and coordination with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills along with a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure and/or with deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed to lead the team and grow business (10% – 20%)

Physical/Work Environment

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

Compensation: $38.50 hourly/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.