GIS Analyst/ Permitting Specialist

Graycliff Enterprises is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst / Permitting Specialist to support Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network deployments within the Engineering team. This position develops, reviews, and maintains GIS-based Outside Plant (OSP) fiber designs, including High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and manages the permitting activities needed to move projects efficiently from engineering into construction.  

The successful candidate will understand FTTH and OSP network design, permitting requirements, constructability, and the coordination needed to keep engineering and permitting deliverables aligned with project schedules.  

Primary Responsibilities 

Permitting 

• Prepare and submit DOT encroachment permit applications for aerial and underground fiber construction. 

• Prepare and submit permits to cities, counties, municipalities, and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). 

• Develop permit drawings, route maps, construction details, traffic-control information, and other supporting documentation. 

• Review proposed fiber routes and engineering designs to identify permitting requirements before construction. 

• Track permit applications from initial submission through final approval, including expiration dates and supporting documentation. 

• Respond to comments, corrections, and revision requests from DOTs and municipalities. 

• Coordinate engineering or route changes needed to obtain permit approval. 

• Communicate with jurisdictional representatives regarding requirements, status, revisions, and approvals. 

• Coordinate permitting schedules with engineering and construction timelines. 

GIS / FTTH Design 

• Develop and maintain GIS-based FTTH network designs, including HLDs and LLDs.  
• Create detailed OSP fiber network designs for aerial and underground construction. 
• Design fiber routes using existing and proposed poles, conduit, handholes, cabinets, pedestals, splice locations, and other OSP infrastructure. 
• Develop fiber routing, distribution areas, serving areas, and network architecture in accordance with customer and project requirements. 
• Incorporate field data, surveys, utility records, construction requirements, and customer specifications into GIS designs. 
• Produce accurate construction drawings, design packages, maps, and other engineering deliverables.  
• Review GIS data and engineering designs for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards. 
• Maintain GIS records throughout the project lifecycle, including design revisions and as-built updates. 
• Coordinate with fielding, engineering, construction, project management, and permitting teams to identify and resolve design conflicts. 
• Support quantity takeoffs and Bills of Materials (BOMs), as required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Education 
  • Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field is preferred. 
  • An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered. 

   

  Experience 

  • Professional experience in FTTH GIS design, OSP telecommunications engineering, telecommunications permitting, or a closely related field. 
  • Demonstrated experience developing HLDs and LLDs for FTTH networks. 
  • Experience with both aerial and underground OSP fiber design. 
  • Experience preparing and submitting DOT encroachment permits and municipal, city, or county permits, or demonstrated experience coordinating telecommunications permitting activities. 
  • Experience supporting large-scale FTTH or broadband deployments is preferred. 
  • Experience working with multiple state DOTs and municipal permitting authorities is preferred. 
  • Experience supporting fiber projects from initial design through permitting, construction, and final as-built documentation is preferred. 

   

  Technical Skills 

  • Working knowledge of FTTH network architecture, fiber distribution, splice locations, cabinets, handholes, pedestals, conduit systems, and related OSP infrastructure. 
  • Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or comparable GIS and telecommunications fiber-design platforms. 
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, utility records, field data, and engineering specifications. 
  • Strong GIS mapping, data-management, quality-control, and as-built documentation skills. 
  • Familiarity with utility right-of-way requirements, roadway crossings, traffic-control requirements, and aerial and underground construction standards. 
  • Ability to use standard business software for documentation, tracking, communication, and reporting. 
   

Position Requirements 

• Ability to manage multiple designs and permit packages simultaneously while meeting project deadlines. 
• Ability to identify design, constructability, and permitting risks early and coordinate practical resolutions. 
• Ability to respond effectively to DOT and municipal reviewer comments and maintain complete permitting records. 
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, project managers, field personnel, construction teams, subcontractors, customers, and government agencies. 
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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  Physical Requirements 

  • Ability to perform work in a professional office or remote-work setting, including prolonged periods of computer use. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively by phone, video, email, and in person. 
  • Ability to travel to project sites, agency offices, or other business locations as required by the position. 
  • Additional physical requirements should be confirmed based on the final work location and field-travel expectations. 

   

  Competencies / Skills 

  • FTTH / FTTx network design; HLD and LLD development; OSP fiber engineering; GIS mapping and data management 
  • Aerial and underground fiber design; DOT encroachment permitting; municipal permitting; right-of-way coordination. 
  • Construction drawing development; design and permit quality control; fiber-route planning; as-built documentation. 
  • Project tracking, organization, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and cross-functional coordination.  

   

  Equal Employment Opportunity 

  UniTek Global Services and its operating companies are equal opportunity employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.