Permit Engineer

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Permit Engineer – Metronet

Reporting to the Director of Permitting, the Permit Engineer serves as the final reviewer and sealer of engineered drawings. This role carries ultimate responsibility for reviewing, approving, and sealing designs, engineered drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with all permitting authority requirements in support of the OSP Construction team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review engineered drawings to ensure compliance with permitting entity and jurisdictional requirements.
• Serve as the final reviewer and seal engineered drawings for submission to permitting authorities.
• Prepare and submit drawings and documentation to authorities having jurisdiction for zoning approvals, variances, special use permits, and conditional use permits, as required.
• Coordinate and contract with local market land surveyors to obtain ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and easement documentation.
• Coordinate and contract with local market geotechnical and environmental engineering firms to support required investigations and studies.
• Support Permitting Managers and Coordinators with permit submissions and participate in meetings with local officials and authorities.
• Produce drawings and related contract documents in a cost‑effective, accurate, and timely manner.
• Mentor apprentice engineers and other technical staff to build organizational capability and technical expertise.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, public officials, and external partners.
• Maintain professional standards for attendance, punctuality, appearance, and conduct in accordance with company policies.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance individual performance and project team effectiveness.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Travel to regional markets as required (less than 10%).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Active registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Knowledge of telecommunications engineering and construction preferred.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require after‑hours, and weekend work based on business needs.
• This is a remote work position.

Metronet is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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