Aerial Permitting Specialist

Description
We're hiring experienced Aerial Permitting Specialists to support large-scale fiber network expansion projects. In this role, you'll own end-to-end aerial permitting, ensuring compliance with utility standards, joint-use requirements, and applicable FCC/NESC guidelines. You'll drive high-quality, error-free permit submissions and coordinate make-ready activities to keep projects on schedule.
Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle aerial permitting for fiber builds (intake submission approval closeout)
• Prepare and submit joint-use applications; track approvals and resolve rejections quickly
• Coordinate make-ready engineering with utilities, pole owners, and field teams
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, NESC clearances, and utility standards
• Review designs for permitting readiness; identify risks and required revisions upfront
• Maintain accurate records in permitting systems; provide status reporting to stakeholders
• Proactively manage timelines, dependencies, and escalations across multiple markets

Required Skills

• Hands-on aerial permitting experience in telecom/fiber deployments
• Strong knowledge of joint-use processes and make-ready coordination
• Working knowledge of FCC regulations and NESC clearance requirements
• Experience with permitting systems such as AldenOne, NJUNS, SPANS, JUMS, APS (or similar)
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows independently and meet aggressive deadlines

Preferred

• Background in telecom design/engineering or site acquisition
• Familiarity with multi-state utility requirements and pole attachment agreements
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Madison, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $33.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.