Telecommunications Planner I

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and submit permit applications for city, county, TXDOT, railroad, pole, and right-of-way agencies using data provided by field crews
• Coordinate with municipalities, contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams to support project scope and permitting requirements
• Conduct site and field data reviews to support feasibility of network installations and service routes
• Research and apply applicable regulations, including NESC and jurisdictional permitting standards
• Review maps, utility records, and field data to verify accuracy of submitted applications and SOW packages
• Track permit status, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with client-specific standards and SLAs
• Support network planning activities including basic capacity review, infrastructure needs, and expansion considerations

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications, utility, construction, engineering, or electrical environments
• Strong understanding of municipal permitting processes and utility infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and documentation tracking

Preferred Qualifications: 

•  Basic understanding of CAD drafting software a plus
• Experience working with right-of-way, easements, and jurisdictional agencies 

Why Join Us? 

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand. 

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs. 

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here. 

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you. 

Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers. 

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup 

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. 

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group. 

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