Permit Coordinator

Job Title:

Permit Coordinator

Job Description

Join a dedicated team working on the EACAM fiber project, aimed at deploying fiber optic networks in rural areas with funding from the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model (E-ACAM) program. This initiative supports telecommunication carriers in bringing high-speed broadband to remote locations.

Responsibilities

+ Draw Permit Polygons and manage ROW/COLO documentation.

+ Interpret existing fiber cable records, staking sheets, as-builts, as-stake, PUE, easement, and ROW/COLO documents.

+ Submit all documents, staking sheets, and permit packets to applicable permitting entities.

+ Manage tracking and project management systems, storing permit-related documents and records.

+ Attend DB621 training, provide status updates, and participate in quality control review meetings.

+ Attend all project meetings, provide update information, and participate in strategic planning calls.

+ Work with municipalities to ensure design drawings meet permit application requirements.

Essential Skills

+ 1+ year of experience as a permit coordinator or similar role for telecommunication/fiber projects.

+ Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

+ Proficiency in Excel for logging and tracking information.

+ Experience communicating with end customers via email, phone, etc.

+ Experience obtaining necessary information from municipalities or similar entities.

+ Ability to work remotely with a high degree of trust and reliability.

+ Ability to read design drawings.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in telecommunications, construction, and working with municipalities.

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Experience with aerial and/or underground fiber projects.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote position, part of a 30-month project for a large communication carrier. You will be part of a team of six coordinators and two leads. The role requires online availability from 9 AM to 3 PM CST, with flexibility to complete a 40-hour workweek. The company will provide all necessary hardware, including a computer, desktop, keypad, and mouse.

Enjoy two weeks of PTO and six paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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