Permitting Specialist

Arium Networks builds and operates small cell networks that are shaping the future of wireless connectivity. As demand for faster, more reliable wireless coverage continues to grow, small cell technology is becoming essential to how communities stay connected. Our company brings together an established infrastructure, existing client base, and deep industry expertise, while offering the rare opportunity to step into an early‑stage environment where your ideas matter and your contributions shape what comes next - helping define how we work, what we build, and how we scale. Joining Arium Networks allows you to grow your career while building technology that will influence how people connect in the years ahead.

About The Role

The Permitting Specialist is responsible for securing all licenses and permits necessary to have external customers on-air on time and within budget. The Specialist ensures compliance with all applicable agreements and regulatory requirements during all stages of site selection, construction and ongoing operations. Primary responsibilities include timely and accurate application for required licenses, permits and commercial electric service connections. The Specialist will monitor application timelines, effectively forecast anticipated receipt of authorizations, and assist in escalating delays internally and externally, as necessary. Requires working knowledge of governing state and federal regulations, relevant construction codes and processes, as well as frequent interface with internal and external partners. The Specialist must update systems timely and communicate effectively, developing operational level subject matter expertise, proposing jurisdictional permitting and zoning solutions to customers, both internal and external. Requires knowledge of municipal processes, codes and ordinances, as well as frequent interface with local governments and jurisdictions.

What You Will Do

• Submit and acquire authorizations, approvals, and agreements as required from jurisdictions and utilities to install Arium Networks facilities both in the public right of way and on private property 
• Review drawings for compliance with jurisdiction and/or utility standards 
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal functional groups to resolve issues, to facilitate progress and to achieve milestone targets, with the goal of delivering networks on-time and on-budget
• Escalation point for resident complaints to our Network Operations Center
• Assist in researching and preparing authorization analyses detailing the applicable process and associated costs and timelines for each jurisdiction contemplated in new project opportunity bids
• Addresses tactical challenges to successful, timely and cost-effective acquisition of authorizations or service connections, including resolution of application rejections or denials, violations, etc. on matters related to applicable laws, codes and ordinances as interpreted by internal legal counsel. 
• Timely system updates, including accurate forecasting and milestone task completion 
• Communicate effectively with all customers, both internal and external, during all stages of network deployment and operations 
• Interface with jurisdictional staff on matters related to applicable laws, codes and ordinances and effectively communicate and leverage regulatory status in support of deployment objections
• Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding conditions of attachment to regulated infrastructure and/or Arium-owned infrastructure within the rights-of-way 
• Responsible for representing Arium Networks before local agencies, planning authorities, city councils and/or utilities 
• Manage third party vendors when so required, including but not limited to: expediters, outside counsel, Third party inspectors, etc.
• Consistent with internal legal interpretations, comprehend and serve as an operational subject matter expert on matters related to applicable state & federal telecommunications regulations 
• Foundational understanding of project budgets and expenses related to permits and service connections. 
  
  

What You Will Need To Succeed

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• JD or legal background preferred but not required
  
  

Skills And Experience

• A minimum of two years of proven experience in municipal planning, and/or Land Use capacity or Wireless Industry required
• Experience presenting and speaking to public government entities desired
• Demonstrated experience navigating corporate environment and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Required 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a quickly evolving industry
  
  

Where you will work

This role falls into our hybrid work model, which is 2-days work from home (Friday and Monday) and 3-days in the office (Tuesday through Thursday) to optimize collaboration, relationship building and key stakeholder engagement and may require some travel as needed.

Compensation

The pay range offered for this position is $32.54 - $44.75 Hourly. A candidate’s offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives

Your Company Benefits

At Arium Networks we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.

We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible tuition and fees.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
  
  

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Arium Networks careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.