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The Opportunity

A Fortune 500 telecommunications company is seeking a Utility Relations Specialist for a long-term temporary position expected to last at least twelve months, possibly longer.  The position is fully remote, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT; west coast location required. The hourly rate is $35-$40, plus benefits. 

Primary Duties

The Utility Relations Specialist will serve as the primary liaison internally and externally to secure attachment licenses and commercial electric service connections. This role is essential to ensuring compliance with all utility agreements and regulatory requirements through every phase of the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing applications to secure attachment licenses for installation on regulated utility infrastructure within regulatory time frames.
• Collaborating with design teams on construction documents for nodes, power, and fiber plant construction.
• Addressing challenges to timely and cost-effective license and service acquisition, including resolving violations and NOC tickets.
• Providing timely system updates and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining relationships with utilities and ensuring compliance throughout all project stages.
• Advising internal clients on conditions of attachment and regulatory compliance.
• Participating in pre-project planning meetings at district and regional levels.
• Conducting pole audit data reconciliation and analyzing utility records data to track key performance indicators.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on state and federal telecommunications regulations, including FCC Order 18-111.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in fiber companies, telephone, or power utilities working on joint use, engineering, or rights-of-way matters.
• Wireless industry experience preferred or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to navigate corporate environments and work effectively within corporate groups.
• Experience with data analysis and data mapping is desirable.
• ServiceNow system experience is a plus.

The Partnership

• ABA-MEC Medical Benefit
• PEP 401k
• Paid Time Off

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status.