Permits/Engineering Coordinator - DQE Communications
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
About the Job
Job Title: Permits/Engineering Coordinator
DQE Communications, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a fiber-optic Internet and data network access provider for businesses and carriers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Ohio. Established in 1997 as a division of the Duquesne Light Company, DQE started as a dark fiber infrastructure provider in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, and since then has grown both its fiber footprint and product offerings to become one of the leading regional providers of secure, reliable, data network services. With its recent sale to GI Partners, a leading investor in the communications infrastructure sector, DQE has a renewed focus on growth, both in terms of increasing penetration within its current footprint and growing its network reach.
Job Summary:
As a Permits/Engineering Coordinator, your role is multifaceted, involving both administrative and technical responsibilities. You oversee the entire permitting process for various engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This involves reviewing applications, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and obtaining necessary permits. You maintain accurate records of all permits, approvals, and relevant documentation. This includes tracking permit expiration dates, submitting renewal applications, and managing permit-related correspondence. Must be local to the Pittsburgh area. Hybrid work environment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education and Experience:
DQE Communications, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a fiber-optic Internet and data network access provider for businesses and carriers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Ohio. Established in 1997 as a division of the Duquesne Light Company, DQE started as a dark fiber infrastructure provider in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, and since then has grown both its fiber footprint and product offerings to become one of the leading regional providers of secure, reliable, data network services. With its recent sale to GI Partners, a leading investor in the communications infrastructure sector, DQE has a renewed focus on growth, both in terms of increasing penetration within its current footprint and growing its network reach.
Job Summary:
As a Permits/Engineering Coordinator, your role is multifaceted, involving both administrative and technical responsibilities. You oversee the entire permitting process for various engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This involves reviewing applications, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and obtaining necessary permits. You maintain accurate records of all permits, approvals, and relevant documentation. This includes tracking permit expiration dates, submitting renewal applications, and managing permit-related correspondence. Must be local to the Pittsburgh area. Hybrid work environment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the make ready work of DQE Sub-contractors, Utilities, ILECS and Third Party Attachers(TPA)..
- Maintain current permit application requirements for the various utilities and TPAs.
- Prepare and submit pole attachment applications to the various utilities and TPAs.
- Prepare and submit ROW applications to the various government entities.
- Perform joint ride outs with the various utilities, ILECS and TPAs
- Meet with utility and government representatives on site to resolve permit issues.
- Provide technical support to engineering teams by interpreting regulatory requirements, conducting research on permit regulations, and offering guidance on compliance strategies.
- Follow the permit applications through the approval process until granted.
- Review Make Ready budgeting by Project Manager and ensure accuracy to project scope.
- Maintain and record all new permit applications in database tracker.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Computing skills, experience with databases and spreadsheets.
- Strong regulatory knowledge.
- Attention to details and experience with complex documents.
- Must be well organized with effective time management skills.
- Good communications skills.
Education and Experience:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, telecommunications, or related field preferred.
- High school diploma or GED with ten years’ experience in the engineering, permitting, and
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