Land Use Technician
Land Use Technician
MD7, a leading provider of innovative solutions supporting mobile network operators and digital infrastructure deployment, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Land Use Technician to join our growing team. Our team plays a key role in advancing wireless telecommunications and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, helping connect communities and supporting the transition toward more sustainable technology.
CONDITIONS
Location: Allen, Texas
IN A NUTSHELL
We are seeking an entry-level Land Use Technician to support our Wireless Telecommunications and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure teams. This role contributes to projects that help expand digital connectivity and sustainable infrastructure across communities. The Land Use Technician assists Land Use Planners and Project Managers with the coordination and administration of zoning and permitting activities required for infrastructure deployment. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. The successful candidate will communicate regularly with internal teams and municipal jurisdictions while ensuring project information remains accurate and up to date. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn regulatory processes while gaining experience in land use planning within the telecommunications and energy infrastructure industries.
DAY-TO-DAY
- Assist with obtaining permits for wireless telecommunications and electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects
- Prepare, organize, and submit permit applications to multiple jurisdictions
- Maintain and update internal and external project tracking databases to ensure accurate reporting of project statuses and timelines
- Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and jurisdictional resources to research site and zoning information
- Review jurisdiction ordinances and regulations to support Land Use Planners in determining zoning compliance
- Track and monitor permitting timelines and proactively follow up with jurisdictions to support project progress.
- Communicate with municipal development departments (planning, building, right-of-way, etc.), consultants, and internal teams to coordinate application requirements and provide project updates.
- Responsibilities include preparing and submitting jurisdictional applications, maintaining project tracking systems, conducting regulatory research, and supporting the overall permitting workflow.
- Prepare daily FedEx, certified mail, and standard mail submissions related to permitting documentation
- Scan, organize, title, notate, and upload project documentation into internal systems and client databases to maintain accurate records
- Participate in client deployment calls and internal project coordination meetings
- Shadow the Land Use Planners at public hearings
DO YOU BRING?
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organizational ability
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, while being adaptable with the evolving project priorities, processes and market changes.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to follow up on tasks and project requirements
- Problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Exposure to zoning or permitting documentation preferred
- Administrative or project coordination experience preferred
- Experience reviewing real property documents such as leases or easements preferred
- Intern with a majoring in this industry