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OSP Permitting Coordinator – Columbus Market (Must Have Columbus Underground OSP Permitting Experience)

Eligibility Requirement: Only candidates who have handled permitting for underground OSP fiber projects in the Columbus/Ohio market will be considered. No exceptions.

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: Based on experience

Industry: Telecom / Fiber Infrastructure (Underground)

Overview

We are supporting a fully remote role for an OSP Permitting Coordinator responsible for managing permits for underground fiber construction supporting data center connectivity in the Columbus, Ohio market.

Candidates may live anywhere in the U.S., but must have direct experience pulling permits for underground OSP fiber projects with Columbus-area municipalities and utilities. Candidates outside the Columbus area may be considered only if they have successfully completed permitting work in these specific jurisdictions.

This requirement is strict. Experience in other markets will not be accepted.

This role focuses exclusively on underground permitting coordination.

What You’ll Do (Underground Permitting Responsibilities)

• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications for underground fiber construction

• Coordinate with city, county, and state agencies regarding trenching, boring, conduit placement, and restoration standards

• Review design packages for permitting completeness and accuracy

• Ensure all required drawings, TCPs, and supporting documentation meet local standards

• Maintain communication with Columbus-area AHJs throughout the approval process

• Flag potential delays or documentation gaps prior to submission

• Manage timelines, approvals, re-submittals, and follow-up cycles

• Maintain comprehensive permitting logs and compliance documentation

• Act as the permitting subject-matter expert for the Columbus region

Required Experience

• Hands-on experience submitting and managing permits for underground OSP fiber projects

• Must have permitting experience with Columbus-area agencies, such as:

+ City of Columbus

+ Franklin County

+ Delaware County

+ City of Dublin

+ City of Westerville

+ City of Hilliard

+ City of Gahanna

+ City of New Albany

+ Ohio DOT District 6

+ • Strong understanding of underground fiber construction (trenching, HDD, conduit placement, restoration requirements)

+ • Ability to interpret OSP drawings, utility maps, and traffic control plans

+ • Strong organizational and communication skills

+ • Ability to manage multiple permitting workflows across multiple agencies

+ • Candidates ideally reside in Ohio, but remote is acceptable if they have proven Columbus permitting experience

Preferred Experience

• Prior permitting coordination for fiber builders, carriers, or engineering firms

• Experience supporting underground fiber routes serving enterprise or data center builds in the Columbus region

• Familiarity with local utility stakeholders such as AEP Ohio and city/county public works departments

• Understanding of microtrenching, HDD approvals, and underground utility conflict mitigation

• Experience using client permitting portals and project tracking systems

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a permitting specialist with direct experience pulling permits for underground OSP fiber routes in the Columbus, Ohio market. They already know the expectations, processes, and workflows of Columbus-area municipalities, counties, and utilities, and they have supported fiber builds tied to enterprise or data center connectivity. Remote candidates are acceptable only if they have verifiable permitting experience in these specific jurisdictions.

They are organized, proactive, and effective at keeping projects on track through timely submissions, accurate documentation, and consistent communication with agencies. They anticipate delays or issues before they impact construction and ensure that all required materials are complete prior to submission.

They bring strong knowledge of underground fiber construction, including trenching, HDD, conduit installation, ROW requirements, and utility coordination. Experience interacting with local utilities and Columbus-area public works offices adds significant value.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

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We'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.