Permitting Specialist

Conterra Ultra Broadband•Charlotte, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Conterra Networks creates custom technology-based network solutions for businesses of all sizes nationwide. For over 25 years, our team of local professionals have been designing, building, and managing our 11,000+ mile owned and operated fiber network. We are committed to providing fiber-driven solutions for even the highest-bandwidth consuming organizations, and to employing and empowering highly qualified people to serve you better than any other provider. Our slogan, "Fiber driven. People powered.," reinforces our customer commitment. Conterra delivers the network, but it is our people—and how much we care before, during, and after the build—that truly sets us apart. As we continue to expand our business, we are looking for talented people with a creative mindset, a knack for problem-solving, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for customer service to join our team. This is a hybrid position, with work in the office Tuesday through Thursday.

Requirements

Microsoft Office Suite skills – must be able to quickly learn and produce documentation to Conterra standards.
Adobe PDF application skills – must be able to create and modify documentation given within this format
Professional level of knowledge with fiber optic networks and components.
Great communication skills to be able to discuss project scopes internally and externally.
Qualified candidates must have strong background in operations with a minimum of 5 years working in engineering related job roles.
Travel Requirements – 5 to 20%
Clean Driving record is required

Nice To Haves

Past or current FOA Certification is a plus.
Professional level of design knowledge and best practices is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Discover and maintain relationships between Conterra and 3rd party permitting agencies (i.e. DOT, City, County, Pole Owners)
Accountable for understanding and implementing all requirements proposed by each permitting agency
Maintain entire permitting process as it pertains to submissions and approvals of all applications
Work alongside Engineering staff to acquire application prints in accordance to requirements set by each agency
Create and keep a Status Tracker of each application filed
Develop presentation documents as it pertains to any meetings requiring Conterra to be present