Railroad Permitting Specialist

About the role

Railroad Permitting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Cook up with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS mapping specialists, and real estate coordinators to whip up and send off railroad permit applications.
• Manage permit applications from the time they're born until they're approved, making sure the permits and authorizations come out on time and that all the project milestones are marked.
• Get the green light for railroad crossings, turnpike crossings, entry permits, access permits, and track permit statuses. Keep a detailed record of all the permitting activities and project milestones.
• Help out with environmental permitting efforts when needed. Also assist with fiber and communications permitting activities as required.
• Collaborate with construction contractors on transmission lines, fiber installations, road construction, foundations, geotechnical investigations, surveying, and restoration activities to make sure everything is in order.
• Assist with document research and permit-related due diligence.
• Give permitting support for electrical distribution projects.
• Answer client questions and give project support as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience obtaining permits for Pennsylvania linear infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating railroad crossing permits and related utility permitting requirements.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes for transmission, distribution, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and permitting efforts simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong client service mindset and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and permit tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility, transmission, distribution, telecommunications, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and right-of-way processes.
• Experience working with railroad companies, state agencies, and utility owners.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and permitting efforts simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong client service mindset and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and permit tracking systems.

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