OSP Quality Control Permitting Specialist

OSP Quality Control Permitting Specialist | Ripple Fiber

We are looking for a OSP Quality Control Permitting Specialist to join our growing team!

About Ripple Fiber

At Ripple Fiber, we deliver more than high-speed internet. We’re creating a ripple effect by producing opportunities and brighter futures for the residents of the communities we serve. Join America’s most innovative, industry-leading fiber internet company, and help shape the future.

We believe the biggest wave starts as a ripple.

About our culture

We are a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative company driven by ambitious self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. Our fast-paced environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and initiative. We are people-centric, placing strong emphasis on employee experience, career growth, and professional development.

About the role

Manage the review and approval of various OSP engineered permit designs prior to submitting applications within multiple states and jurisdictions. This includes working with state, county, city and other municipalities; Department of Transportation (DOT), Railroad crossings, easement & right of way (ROW) encroachments, power and utility companies for aerial pole placement and attachments, and other regional permitting entities while using the tools required.

Responsibilities:

· Perform review of OSP engineering and construction designs for compliance with project goals, standards and permitting requirements.

· Identify & redline missing and/or incorrect design information by documenting & communicating quality issues with engineering and engineering managers.

· Approve or reject designs as needed before permit submittals can proceed.

· Prepare, submit and track all necessary permit applications, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional standards and timely approval.

· Coordinate with permitting agencies to resolve issues preventing or delaying the permitting process.

· Update permit status in company used programs; ArcGIS Pro and QuickBase.

Qualifications:

· 3+ years of OSP engineering experience.

· Understanding of Design and Construction in the Outside Plant facilities and Fiber Optic Cable placement field (UG, Aerial, and Buried) required.

· Strong understanding of the permitting process, (highway, railroad, city, county, etc.)

· Responsible for building permitting relationships and acting as the liaison between Ripple Fiber and all permitting authorities.

· Monitor QuickBase and effectively communicate the status of each permit to relevant stakeholders.

· Maintain and monitor regular communication with internal teams and vendor partners.

· Act as the primary liaison with governing authority and internal teams to ensure permit applications are accurately submitted on time to meet project schedules and forecasts.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and a supportive work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference and being part of a community-focused company, Ripple Fiber is the place for you.

Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.