Permitting Specialist

Ideatek•Hutchinson, KS

16h

About The Position

Do you love bringing order to fast-moving projects? Are you an organized, process-minded communicator? Do you thrive on keeping teams aligned and projects moving forward? We’re looking for a Permitting Specialist to support our growing fiber build efforts by coordinating with municipalities and ensuring we have the permits, approvals, and documentation needed to move forward. This role is a vital link between engineering, construction, and city governments—and plays a key part in keeping our projects on time and in compliance. Every city is different, and this role is ideal for someone who can adapt quickly, work through red tape, and isn’t afraid of face-to-face meetings or jumping into process improvements. If you have a background in permitting, admin, or project coordination and are ready to grow—we want to hear from you. A Day in the Life You’ll spend your day filing paperwork, tracking permits, and following up with cities to keep projects moving. One hour you might be double-checking a document, and the next you’re in a city meeting answering questions or navigating a unique approval process. Whether it’s working side-by-side with our engineering team or submitting a last-minute request, your job is to make sure the permitting engine doesn’t stall.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage many moving parts at once
Experience with database management and tracking large sets of information
Background in administrative work, paperwork filing, or data entry
High attention to detail and comfort navigating forms, documentation, and compliance
Excellent communication skills, both written and in-person

Nice To Haves

Experience working with city, county, or state government entities
Familiarity with construction permitting processes in utilities, transportation, or infrastructure
Previous work with agencies like KDOT, Corps of Engineers, rail systems, or parks departments
Confident engaging in discussions and negotiations with municipal agencies
Ability to suggest improvements and adapt to different permitting processes

Responsibilities

Coordinate and submit permitting paperwork to cities, counties, and governing agencies for fiber builds
Serve as a liaison between internal teams (engineering and construction) and external partners (cities, permitting offices, etc.)
Track permit approvals, payments, expirations, and deadlines in internal systems and shared databases
Attend city meetings as needed to support permitting conversations and help resolve open items
Support documentation, data entry, and filing across multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborate with the construction project managers to ensure permits are issued before work begins
Assist with process improvements—every city is different, and we need someone who can help evolve how we work
Take direction from leadership and collaborate with peers in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment