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Permit Specialist

Washington and Oregon

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Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

Your Impact

We are seeking an experienced Permit Specialist to support OSP telecommunications projects, including work for Ziply. This role is responsible for managing permits from initial preparation through final approval while ensuring submissions meet utility, municipality, client, and regulatory requirements.

We strongly prefer candidates with NESC knowledge and hands-on permitting experience in Washington and/or Oregon, particularly candidates who have worked with PSE, Snohomish County PUD (SnoPUD), Clark Public Utilities/Clark County PUD, Portland General Electric (PGE), and Washington/Oregon city and municipal codes.

Prior Ziply permitting experience is highly preferred.

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage the full OSP permitting lifecycle from kickoff through approval.
  • Prepare, submit, track, and obtain telecom construction permits.
  • Perform quality reviews of permit packages and engineering documentation before submission.
  • Review projects for compliance with NESC standards, utility requirements, and local municipality codes.
  • Manage right-of-way, encroachment, excavation, and traffic control permits.
  • Coordinate directly with municipalities, utilities, engineering teams, design vendors, and project managers.
  • Research jurisdiction-specific requirements and proactively resolve permitting issues.
  • Track permit status and maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
  • Monitor SLAs, KPIs, and project deadlines and escalate potential delays.
  • Review engineering and facility information to validate permit accuracy.
  • Respond to jurisdiction comments and coordinate revisions through final approval.
  • Maintain organized records of applications, approvals, revisions, and jurisdiction correspondence.

Core Qualifications

  • Previous OSP telecommunications permitting experience.
  • Strong understanding of OSP fiber construction and engineering workflows.
  • Knowledge of NESC standards and their application to OSP telecommunications projects.
  • Experience working directly with municipal, county, state, and/or utility permitting agencies.
  • Experience interpreting Washington and/or Oregon city and municipal codes strongly preferred.
  • Experience with PSE, SnoPUD, Clark County PUD/Clark Public Utilities, PGE, or similar utilities strongly preferred.
  • Ziply experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with right-of-way, encroachment, excavation, and traffic control permitting.
  • Ability to review engineering drawings and permit packages for accuracy and compliance.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Experience with project tracking, GIS, engineering, or facility assignment databases preferred.
  • NEPA/environmental permitting experience is a plus.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%, if needed.
  • Ideal candidate has direct experience obtaining OSP telecom permits in Washington and/or Oregon
  • NESC requirements, utility standards, and local jurisdiction codes.

 

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.  Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation.  We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

 

Base Pay Range

$31 - $33 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.  To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!

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