Permitting Specialist

Permit Specialist 

About Conterra 

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.

Fiber driven. People powered.

Our slogan 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 we a creative mindset, a knack for problem-solving, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for customer service to join our team.

And that is where you come in.

Hybrid position in Office Tuesday - Thursday

The position is a unique opportunity to

• Join a company that designs, builds, and operates new-technology-based telecom networks in the education, healthcare, enterprise, and carrier industries throughout the U.S.
• Work in a challenging environment that maintains the highest levels of integrity and reliability when partnering with organizations that share our vision and commitment to performance excellence.
• The Conterra Network Engineering team is a small team of dedicated professionals. Expect to work in a dynamic environment where priorities and duties may shift quickly. 
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is able to independently solve problems with minimum of guidance.  

What you will be doing

• Discover and maintain relationships between Conterra and 3^rd 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  

What you will need

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

  What we offer

• Core values that embody teamwork, integrity, and excellence
• A super talented team who values hard work, success, and fun :)
• Work/ Life Balance
• Premium health benefits (medical, dental, vision, flex spending, etc.)
• Flexible and generous PTO schedule   paid holiday schedule
• 401K program

Diversity & Inclusion

 Conterra celebrates and supports diversity for the benefit of our employees, our business, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a workplace which leverages and thrives on the diversity and inclusion of everyone on our team to drive excellence throughout our organization.