Railroad Permitting Specialist - 25-00610

Job Description

Job Description

RAILROAD PERMITTING SPECIALIST

Location: Morristown, NJ
Job type: Long-term Contract

Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Railroad Permitting Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity in their Morristown, NJ office.

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 the application through the timeframe until the 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
• Assist with rights and restrictions reviews
• Provide assistance to the client on electrical distribution projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a 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 a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player focused on Client service
• Well-organized and able to simultaneously pursue and track multiple projects, permitting efforts

Company Description

ESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm.

ESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Direct Deposit, PTO time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers.
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Company Description

ESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm. \r\n\r\nESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Direct Deposit, PTO time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers. \r\nView jobs: