General Engineering Technician

About the role

This role manages end-to-end roadway permitting and access approvals for power innovation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and railroad requirements. Responsibilities include developing permitting and access strategies, coordinating across multiple teams, and negotiating various agreements. The position serves as a technical advisor on traffic engineering, haul routes, and railroad engineering standards to support safe project execution.

Our organization is a leader in the industrial, resources, and utilities sector. We are committed to safety as the utmost priority in all of our operations. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute roadway and railroad permitting strategies for power innovation projects.
• Partner with Engineering Project Managers, Environmental Permit Managers, and consultants to identify and site public road crossings, driveway entrances, and access points.
• Plan contractor haul routes and access logistics, incorporating weight-restricted roads, bridges, and local roadway constraints.
• Interface with local and state agencies to align on traffic engineering, public safety, roadway conditions, and maintenance.
• Negotiate Road Use Management Agreements (RUMA), Right of Entry (ROE) agreements, and Railroad Crossing Agreements.
• Track permit conditions through construction closeout and roadway restoration.

Requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience: A minimum of five years of environmental experience is required.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with maintenance-of-traffic planning, oversize/overweight permitting systems, bonding/insurance requirements, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to negotiate agreements that balance risk, cost, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong working knowledge of roadway construction methods and restoration standards.
• Experience coordinating with local/state agencies and railroad representatives; comfortable presenting at public meetings.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees. Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically