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Railroad Permitting Specialist

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
Akron, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026

Primary Job Title:
Railroad Permitting Specialist
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Railroad Permit Coordinator
Transmission Line Permitting Specialist
Utility Permitting Specialist
Infrastructure Permitting Coordinator
Environmental Permitting Specialist
Location:
Akron, OH
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
Contract Details (Contract roles only):
  • Position Type: Contract
  • Contract Duration: 12 Months
  • Start: As Soon As Possible
  • Pay Rate: $40-48/Hr
  • Hours Per Week: 40
Job Summary:
The Railroad Permitting Specialist will support infrastructure development projects by coordinating and managing permitting activities related to transmission line and substation expansion work. The role involves working with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS mapping specialists, and real estate coordinators to secure necessary approvals and maintain compliance with railroad and linear infrastructure permitting requirements.
Key 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 maintain an understanding of railroad permitting compliance
  • Support client needs as directed
  • Assist with document research
  • Provide assistance to client on electrical distribution projects
Required Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in related environmental field from an accredited curriculum
  • Minimum of five years of experience with permitting Pennsylvania linear projects
  • Experience coordinating permits for infrastructure or utility construction projects
  • Strong understanding of railroad permitting processes and requirements
Nice-to-Have Experience:
  • Experience supporting electrical transmission or distribution projects
  • Familiarity with environmental permitting processes
  • Experience working with GIS teams, engineering groups, and infrastructure contractors
  • Exposure to fiber or communications permitting
Required Skills:
  • Railroad permitting coordination
  • Transmission line and infrastructure permitting
  • Permit application preparation and tracking
Preferred Skills:
  • Environmental permitting support
  • GIS coordination for infrastructure projects
  • Utility construction permitting
  • Cross-agency permit coordination
  • Regulatory documentation management
Additional Skills:
  • 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
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Well-organized and able to simultaneously pursue and track multiple project permitting efforts
  • Experience interacting with construction contractors for electrical transmission lines, fiber, road building, foundations, geotechnical, survey, and restoration related to permitting needs
  • Must have valid driver’s license
  • Ensure each position on resume has months and years next to it, otherwise candidate will not be submitted
  • Mark “completed” next to completed degrees
  • Factor in 2 weeks for clearing of FE background check
  • Max 50% supplier markup
Benefits:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client:
Our client is an infrastructure engineering firm that designs and builds essential infrastructure for cities. Their commitment to safety and quality has driven their success since 1898, supporting critical projects that help build and sustain thriving communities.
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number:
26-02466
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