Railroad Permitting Specialist

ESPO Corporation

Akron, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$48 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Building Permits, Communication Skills, Construction Contracts, Customer Support/Service, Electricity, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Optical Transceivers, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Design, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Property Maintenance, Roadway Construction, Spatial Data, Team Player, Technical Recruiting, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Akron, OH
POSTED
2 days ago
Railroad Permitting Specialist
12 month contract
Akron, OH


Job Description:
Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS mapping specialists, and real estate coordinators to prepare permit applications for railroad permitting to facilitate construction impacts related to transmission line and substation expansion projects
  • Complete and submit permit applications, and pursue application through timeframe until permit is issued or authorized
  • Obtain permitting authorizations for all crossings related to linear transmission line projects, including but not limited to: railroad crossings and turnpike crossings
  • Obtain entry and access permits
  • Support environmental permitting tasks if requested
  • Support fiber and communication permitting tasks if requested
  • Interact with construction contractors for electrical transmission lines, fiber, road building, foundations, geotechnical, survey, and restoration with respect to permitting needs and have an understanding of railroad permitting compliance
  • Support Client needs as directed
  • Assist with document research
  • Provide assistance to client on electrical distribution projects
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in related environmental field from an accredited curriculum
  • A minimum of five years of experience with permitting Pennsylvania linear projects
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Capable of working with diverse skill sets in fast paced environment
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Team player focused on Client service
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Well-organized and able to simultaneously pursue and track multiple project permitting efforts

ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

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