Permit Technician/Specialist - Fiber Network Deployment
Engenuity Fiber • Chicago, Illinois, United States • Posted May 16, 2026
Position Overview
Position Summary
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities – Jurisdiction & Requirements Management
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
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 daily basis.