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Railroad Permitting Specialist

ESPO Corporation
Akron, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 10/19/2025 CLOSED ON 11/18/2025

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RAILROAD PERMITTING SPECIALIST

Location: Akron, OH
Job type: Long-term Contract

Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Railroad Permitting Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity in their Akron, OH 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 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
ESPO Corporation
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 with the application process, please get in touch with us directly.

Salary : $34 - $40

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