Railroad Permitting Specialist (Akron)

Railroad Permitting Specialist

Location: Akron, OH

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: July 6, 2026
• Pay Rate: $40.00-$48.00 / 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.

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 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 the client on electrical distribution projects

Required 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
• Must have valid driver's license

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related environmental field from an accredited curriculum

Required Experience

• A minimum of five years of experience with permitting Pennsylvania linear projects

Important Notes

• Background check required; factor in approximately 2 weeks for clearance
• Each position on resume must include months and years; candidates without this will not be submitted
• Completed degrees must be marked as "completed" on resume

Benefits

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

About the Client

Infrastructure Engineering Firm We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

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: 26-06670

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