Railroad Permitting Specialist

Railroad Permitting Specialist

Location: Morristown, NJ

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: June 1, 2026
• Pay Rate: $46.00 $51.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Railroad Permitting Specialist will coordinate with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS mapping specialists, and real estate coordinators to prepare and pursue permit applications that facilitate construction impacts related to transmission line and substation expansion projects.

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 understand railroad permitting compliance
• Support Client needs as directed
• Assist with document research
• Provide assistance to client on electrical distribution projects

Required Skills

• 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

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and minimum 4 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects Required; OR
• Master's Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and minimum 3 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects Required
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects (with Bachelor's Degree); OR
• Minimum 3 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects (with Master's Degree)

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Driving is required (MVR check required)
• This is a fully onsite position; no remote or hybrid work

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Selected candidate must pass the required drug screen and background check (including DMV/MVR check) AND must clear the client background check prior to starting
• The client background check takes roughly 4 6 weeks to complete (for example, if a candidate is offered a role on May 15th, the candidate might not start until June 15th to June 29th)
• Must have a valid Driver's License

About the Client

Infrastructure engineering firm designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898.

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: 26-04603

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