Roadway Permitting & Traffic Engineering Lead

• Manage end-to-end roadway permitting and access approvals for fast-paced power innovation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and railroad requirements

• Develop permitting and access strategies; coordinate across engineering, environmental, construction management, legal, and external consultants

• Negotiate Road Use Management Agreements (RUMAs), Rights of Entry (ROEs), and Railroad Crossing Agreements

• Track permit conditions through construction closeout and roadway restoration

• Serve as a technical advisor on traffic engineering, maintenance of traffic (MOT), haul routes, roadway and bridge restrictions, and railroad engineering standards

• Support safe execution, stakeholder alignment, and cost‑effective restoration outcomes

• In senior roles, lead strategy, provide technical leadership, and manage complex negotiations

• In mid-level roles, execute drafting, submittals, tracking, field coordination, and compliance follow‑through

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• A minimum four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
• Proven ability to negotiate agreements (RUAs, ROEs, railroad crossing agreements) that balance risk, cost, and stakeholder expectations
• Strong working knowledge of roadway construction methods and restoration standards (pavement, drainage, geotechnical, guiderail, temporary works)
• Experience coordinating with local/state agencies and railroad representatives; comfortable presenting at public meetings
• Familiarity with maintenance-of-traffic planning, oversize/overweight permitting systems, bonding/insurance requirements, and contract administration
• Exhibits excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and deems safety an utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Preferred: FE Certification
• Preferred:
  Project Management experience

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Hard Skills

• Roadway Construction Methods
• Maintenance of Traffic Planning
• Oversize/Overweight Permitting
• Contract Administration
• Geotechnical Standards
• Pavement Standards
• Drainage Standards
• Guiderail Standards
• Technical Advisory Skills
• Stakeholder Coordination

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Safety Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
• FE Certification