Permit Specialist , II, III

Permit Specialist I, II, III

Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Department: Engineering

Location: Predominantly remote; candidates must be local to Atlanta, GA for in‑person responsibilities.

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure, enabling everything from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn‑key network solutions through a unified platform, aligning our engineering and construction operations. Our vision is to be the best end‑to‑end provider of network services in the U.S., and our core values of GRIT guide everything we do.

The Permit Specialist identifies, documents, and communicates the requirements of permitting agencies in a designated area. The role secures permits on schedule, tracks status, and resolves obstacles to approval. Face‑to‑face meetings and relationship building with permitting entities are essential.

• Work with Project Coordinators to ensure all permit applications are accurate and complete.
• Research and document permit requirements for city, agency, or customer and for whom the work is performed.
• Facilitate meetings with jurisdictions, customers, and internal teams.
• Apply a strong understanding of the permit application process and workflow to complete projects on time—secure permits on schedule, track status, and resolve issues preventing approval.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert for permit requirements, both internally and externally to Congruex’s customers.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure progress is tracked and permit information is updated in Congruex and customer systems.
• Establish and maintain relationships with permitting entities—from city planners to permit‑desk administration personnel.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience securing permits for construction and/or telecommunications projects strongly desired.
• Deadline‑driven, self‑motivated, and technically savvy.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior time‑management skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible, take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities.
• Critical‑thinking skills; make assessments and provide solutions to problems.
• Ability to maintain professional tact in a fast‑paced work environment with internal personnel and clients.
• Superior customer‑service skills, dedication to providing customers “White Glove Service”.

• Intermediate to advanced skills in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with Excel, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and/or other PDF editing software.
• Ability to learn new systems and databases quickly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics preferred.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Program with a Company Match
• Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options
• The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at‑will” employment relationship.