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Permitting Coordinator

Atlanta, GA · Telecommunications · $23-$28ph DOE
We are currently seeking experienced Permitting Coordinators for a telecom client operating in the Atlanta Metro Area. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, with a deep understanding of local, county, and state permitting regulations. You should have the ability to research and interpret permit requirements, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and help ensure that telecom construction projects move forward with the proper approvals in place.
This role supports OSP, fiber, aerial, underground, and small cell deployments and involves preparing and submitting permits, managing joint-use programs, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with both internal teams and external agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and submit permit applications for aerial, underground, and small cell telecom infrastructure.
  • Research and interpret local, county, and Georgia state permitting requirements and regulations.
  • Secure entitlements for installations within the public right-of-way (ROW), DOT corridors, utility easements, and private property.
  • Engage with municipal, county, and state permitting authorities to obtain necessary approvals.
  • Maintain accurate permit tracking and records using internal databases and third-party systems.
  • Coordinate with internal Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to align permitting needs with project timelines.
  • Maintain project documentation including inspections, billing, code compliance, and policies.
  • Support joint-use notifications and make-ready processes with utility companies.
  • Assist in maintaining permit databases, spreadsheets, and client-facing interface modules.
  • Provide support for ad hoc tasks and take initiative to resolve permitting-related issues.
Experience & Requirements:
  • Proven experience with telecom permitting, especially in the Atlanta or Georgia region.
  • Familiarity with OSP, aerial, underground fiber, and utility right-of-way requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to research, interpret, and apply complex permitting rules and guidelines.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and permitting or GIS databases.
  • Experience with platforms such as AutoCAD, GIS, or ESRI is a plus.
  • Customer-focused, highly organized, and results-driven.
Key Skills: OSP | Outside Plant Design | Fiber | Aerial | Underground | Permitting | Make Ready | ROW | DOT | Utility Coordination | Joint-Use | Small Cell | GIS | ESRI | AutoCAD | Plant Engineering
*** Candidates must have current eligibility to work compliantly in the USA, unfortunately no visa sponsorships, transfers, OPT's or C2C can be considered at this time for this opportunity. ***
Benefits:
Excellent employee benefits are available.
What We Do
We're Telecom Infrastructure Staffing Specialists.
TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm specializing in providing telecommunications and network infrastructure contractors, employees and project services to businesses. 
Our specialization includes telecom network & infrastructure staffing deployments including planning, analysis, design, implementation, operations and maintenance.

Eligibility:
Candidates must have current eligibility to work in the USA. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship, transfers, OPTs, or C2C arrangements cannot be accommodated for this opportunity.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) have a choice of plans to purchase and enroll, including medical/vision, minimum essential coverage and/or dental.  Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan after meeting the enrollment criteria.

Technologies We support:
Wireless: 4G, 5G, LTE, iDAS/oDAS, Small Cell, VoLTE, IOT, Microwave, NOC, BTS (Base stations)
Wireline: Broadband, Fiber, Outside Plant (OSP), CATV, switching (MSC, CO), transport and provisioning

About Us:
Formed by industry veterans in 2005, TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm specializing in telecommunications and network infrastructure contracting and recruiting.

TekCom Resources, Inc. has extensive experience supporting clients in building successful teams for high-profile projects with tight timelines and budgets. Our vast network of industry contacts allows us to find the best talent. Along with our recruiting experience, our staff takes a hands-on approach in assisting hiring managers to achieve their goals and objectives.

Mission:
As technical staffing experts, we are passionate and driven to provide top-notch talent to help our clients achieve their goals. We are also committed to assisting job seekers in finding the job and career path they have always wanted.

Diversity:
TekCom Resources, Inc. is a WBENC Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. In keeping with this commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: USAllRecruiters@TekComResources.com.




 

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