Permitting Coordinator

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with strong values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. Join our team and play a key role in expanding broadband access and digital connectivity across communities.

Department: Telecom

Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT

This role works closely with engineering teams, construction personnel, utility providers, and public agencies to help deliver critical infrastructure projects successfully.

This is an entry-level opportunity with training provided. Candidates with previous permitting, utility, telecom, transportation, or infrastructure experience are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage candidates from all backgrounds—including those transitioning from related industries such as utilities, transportation, construction, environmental permitting, or public works—to apply.

• Research and interpret municipal, state, federal, railroad, canal, and waterway regulations applicable to telecom and utility infrastructure projects
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications for fiber optic networks, small cell deployments, conduit systems, and related telecom infrastructure
• Coordinate with local jurisdictions, Departments of Transportation (DOTs), utility companies, railroad agencies, and other permitting authorities to obtain approvals and maintain compliance
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), revision comments, and agency feedback in a timely and professional manner
• Participate in planning, coordination, and pre‑construction meetings as needed
• Monitor permit status and proactively track timelines to support engineering and construction schedules
• Identify permitting risks early and escape issues to prevent project delays
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables by tracking permitting milestones and dependencies
• Serve as a liaison between engineering teams, field operations, contractors, and permitting agencies to resolve compliance and scheduling issues efficiently
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit‑ready records of all permitting activities, approvals, and correspondence
• Manage incoming and outgoing project documentation from internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support the preparation of complete, high‑quality, and compliant permit submittals
• Maintain strong document management practices to ensure records are accessible, current, and accurate
• Review and interpret engineering plan sets, as‑builts, and technical specifications to support permit applications
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to verify designs meet jurisdictional requirements
• Support telecom infrastructure design efforts, including fiber routing and conduit pathway coordination where applicable
• Utilize design and mapping tools to review, interpret, and adjust plan sets as needed
• Submit permit applications accurately and efficiently with minimal revisions
• Provide clear, organized documentation that supports compliance and audit readiness
• Facilitate effective coordination between internal teams and external agencies
• Communicate proactively to prevent permitting‑related construction delays
• Maintain reliable management of permitting schedules, milestones, and project deliverables

• Training in telecom permitting processes and regulatory requirements
• Exposure to broadband infrastructure deployment and fiber network design
• Opportunities for career growth into advanced permitting, project management, engineering support, or telecom infrastructure roles

• 0‑3 years of experience in permitting, telecommunications, utilities, construction, engineering support, or a related field OR relevant internship/educational experience
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, engineering and construction plan sets
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and…