OSP Permitting Specialist - Fiber (Onsite)
Location: College Station / Bryan, TX
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Must Have (Non-Negotiable)
- Experience pulling permits for OSP broadband/telecom projects
- Experience supporting fiber construction (FTTH strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of municipal, county, and state permitting (TXDOT preferred)
- Experience with ROW, pole attachments, and utility coordination
- Working knowledge of OSP fiber infrastructure (aerial and underground) and construction requirements
- Ability to review construction drawings and understand how design impacts permitting
- Ability to manage multiple permits and deadlines at once
About the RoleWe are hiring an OSP Permitting Specialist to support fiber-to-the-home expansion projects in the College Station / Bryan area. This role is responsible for securing and managing all permits needed to build fiber infrastructure delivering internet service to residential communities.
This is a fully onsite position working closely with engineering and construction teams while coordinating directly with municipalities and agencies to ensure projects stay on schedule.
Responsibilities- Prepare, submit, and manage permits for aerial and underground fiber builds
- Work directly with local municipalities, counties, and state agencies to obtain approvals
- Coordinate ROW permits, traffic control plans, and pole/joint use applications
- Review construction drawings, route maps, and engineering documents for permit accuracy
- Track permit status and proactively follow up to prevent project delays
- Partner with construction teams to align permitting with build timelines
- Resolve permit issues, rejections, and jurisdictional conflicts
- Maintain accurate documentation of all permits and approvals
Qualifications- 2+ years of experience in OSP telecom or broadband permitting
- Experience supporting fiber construction projects (aerial and/or underground)
- Solid understanding of OSP infrastructure and how fiber networks are built
- Experience working with municipalities and permitting agencies
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organization and follow-up skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred- FTTH / residential fiber deployment experience
- Experience with TXDOT permitting processes
- Background working with utility providers (electric, gas, water)
- Familiarity with GIS or permitting tracking tools
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of College Station, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in College Station,TX.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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