Permit Technician/Specialist - Fiber Network Deployment

Engenuity Fiber

Full time Other Construction and Related Workers
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Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary

The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.

The Permit Specialist is responsible for securing and managing permits and approvals required to construct fiber‑optic networks within public and private rights‑of‑way. This role works directly with Cities, Counties, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Railroads, and Waterway Authorities to obtain timely approvals for aerial and underground fiber construction.

The Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between permitting authorities and internal Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams—ensuring all jurisdictional requirements are understood, incorporated into designs, and approved in the fastest time possible.

Key Responsibilities – Jurisdiction & Requirements Management

The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a ...