MDAEdge · 5 months ago
Tower Permitting Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$40/hr - $42/hr
2+ years expMDA Edge is a company specializing in telecommunications and infrastructure. They are seeking a Tower Permitting Specialist to prepare and submit entitlement applications and permits for installing communications facilities while interfacing with local governments to navigate municipal processes.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Prepare and submit zoning and permitting applications
Track municipal application progress and respond to requests for information
Coordinate with design teams on permit drawings and construction documents
Evaluate jurisdictional redlines and negotiate to remove preferences where possible
Collaborate with A&E teams to incorporate jurisdictional requirements into construction documents
Provide timely system updates and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Manage zoning and permitting tasks according to defined processes and metrics
Manage document uploads per process standards
Serve as entitlement lead in weekly customer meetings as needed
Act as subject matter expert on state and local telecom municipal codes
Understand and articulate federal wireless deployment rules including Section 6409(a) and related FCC Orders
Prepare and send 30-day and 60-day shot clock letters to jurisdictions as needed
Qualification
Required
Direct, hands-on permitting experience is required
Front-end permitting experience with application submission and early-phase approvals
Strong knowledge of zoning and permitting processes
Zoning and permitting experience is required
Working knowledge of Eligible Facilities Requests and Section 6409 is required
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent work experience
At least 2 years in municipal Planning, Zoning, and/or Land Use or wireless industry, or comparable industry or relevant military experience
Experience working within a corporate environment and cross-functional groups
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities
High attention to detail
Preferred
Telecommunications and tower experience is a plus
Wireless industry experience is preferred but not required
Knowledge of planning and zoning codes and regulations affecting site development
Experience presenting to the public and governmental entities
Familiarity with zoning application requirements and supporting documents
Ability to prepare materials for neighborhood or public hearings
Ability to read and understand construction plans, standards, terminology, and surveys
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at once
Problem-solving skills with solution-oriented mindset
Ability to understand contracts, agreements, and title documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel locally to governments and municipalities
Company
MDAEdge
At MDAEdge, we help our clients reinvent innovation, optimize operations, and reshape perceptions—ensuring they remain at the forefront in today’s fast-evolving world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase