Fiber Design - Permit SME/QC Specialist

Overview The SME / QC will serve as the technical authority for design and permitting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to client and regulatory standards. This role is responsible for quality oversight, technical guidance, and continuous improvement across design and permitting workflows. Responsibilities Act as the Subject Matter Expert for design and permitting activities, providing technical direction and resolving complex design or regulatory issues. Perform detailed quality control reviews of permit drawings, engineering designs, and supporting documentation prior to submission. Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable DOT, railroad, utility, City, and County permitting requirements, as well as client standards. Identify gaps, risks, and non-compliance issues early and recommend corrective actions to minimize rework and approval delays. Establish, maintain, and enforce QC checklists, standards, and best practices for design and permitting processes. Support project teams by clarifying regulatory requirements, submission criteria, and approval workflows. Mentor and guide designers and engineers, improving technical capability and first-pass quality. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, clients, and permitting authorities as needed to address technical or compliance-related queries. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Requirements Strong expertise in engineering design and multi-jurisdictional permitting processes Proven experience in QC review of permit drawings and regulatory documentation In-depth knowledge of DOT, railroad, utility, City, and County permitting standards High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to identify risks and provide clear, actionable technical guidance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Capability to mentor teams and enforce quality standards consistently Act as the Subject Matter Expert for design and permitting activities, providing technical direction and resolving complex design or regulatory issues. Perform detailed quality control reviews of permit drawings, engineering designs, and supporting documentation prior to submission. Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable DOT, railroad, utility, City, and County permitting requirements, as well as client standards. Identify gaps, risks, and non-compliance issues early and recommend corrective actions to minimize rework and approval delays. Establish, maintain, and enforce QC checklists, standards, and best practices for design and permitting processes. Support project teams by clarifying regulatory requirements, submission criteria, and approval workflows. Mentor and guide designers and engineers, improving technical capability and first-pass quality. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, clients, and permitting authorities as needed to address technical or compliance-related queries. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Strong expertise in engineering design and multi-jurisdictional permitting processes Proven experience in QC review of permit drawings and regulatory documentation In-depth knowledge of DOT, railroad, utility, City, and County permitting standards High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to identify risks and provide clear, actionable technical guidance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Capability to mentor teams and enforce quality standards consistently