Mountain Ltd. is looking for an
Joint Use Permitting Specialist to work
Remotely (PST Timezone).
Since 1979, Mountain Ltd. has successfully created and supported turnkey engineering solutions for traditional and wireless telecom providers across the United States. We are a national leader in the industry, providing high-quality engineering, on-time service delivery, and skilled personnel paired with innovative technology and creative solutions. Specialties include OSP/ISP engineering, design, permitting, right-of-way and CAD for traditional and wireless telecommunications companies.
Joint Use Permitting Specialist (Remote - Pacific Time Support)
Position Overview The Joint Use Permitting Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end permitting process in support of aerial, buried, and underground telecommunications projects. This role supports Outside Plant (OSP) fiber builds by coordinating with electric utilities, municipalities, pole owners, and internal engineering teams to obtain timely approvals. The position is fully remote, but must support MST/PST time zones.
Key Responsibilities - Prepare, submit, track, and manage Joint Use, Pole Attachment, and Right-of-Way permit applications for aerial, buried, and underground facilities
- Review OSP design packages to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to permit submission
- Coordinate closely with OSP Engineers, Fielding teams, Project Managers, and Construction partners across all construction types
- Interpret and apply joint use agreements, utility construction standards, and permitting requirements
- Track permit status, address rejections, and respond to utility or municipal comments and redlines
- Communicate directly with utility joint use departments, municipalities, and permitting authorities to resolve discrepancies and expedite approvals
- Maintain permitting logs, dashboards, and project documentation in client systems (e.g., Sitetracker, IQGeo, Compass, GIS platforms, or utility portals)
- Support make-ready coordination and identify potential impacts to project schedules
- Ensure compliance with NESC, utility requirements, municipal codes, and client standards
- Provide regular status updates, forecasts, and risk identification to project leadership
- Support multiple concurrent projects while meeting construction and client timelines
Required Qualifications - 2+ years of experience in Joint Use, OSP Permitting, ROW, or Utility Coordination
- Strong working knowledge of aerial, buried, and underground OSP fiber design
- Experience working with electric utilities, municipalities, and pole-owning entities
- Ability to read and interpret OSP plans, profiles, and construction drawings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for utility and municipal coordination
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high permit volumes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and project tracking tools
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
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