Railroad Permitting Specialist
📍 Akron, OH
🕒 12-Month Contract (Potential Longer-Term Extension)
We are seeking an experienced Railroad Permitting Specialist to support major transmission line and substation expansion projects. This role will focus on securing railroad and related infrastructure permits while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects move forward on schedule.
If you have strong experience with linear project permitting and railroad crossings, this is a great opportunity to support large-scale infrastructure initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS specialists, and real estate teams to prepare and submit railroad permit applications.
- Manage the full permitting lifecycle from application preparation through approval.
- Obtain permits and authorizations for railroad crossings, turnpike crossings, and other linear infrastructure crossings related to transmission line projects.
- Secure entry and access permits required for project work.
- Support environmental permitting efforts when needed.
- Assist with fiber and communications permitting activities when required.
- Collaborate with construction contractors across transmission lines, fiber, road building, foundations, geotechnical, surveying, and restoration regarding permitting compliance.
- Conduct document research and provide permitting support for electrical distribution projects.
- Track and manage multiple permit applications while ensuring timelines are met.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or related field
- 5+ years of experience permitting linear infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania
- Experience with railroad crossing permitting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
- Valid Driver’s License
What We’re Looking For
✔ Experience navigating railroad permitting processes
✔ Strong coordination across engineering, environmental, and construction teams
✔ Ability to manage multiple permitting efforts simultaneously
📩 Interested or know someone who might be a great fit?
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