Railroad Permitting Specialist

Immediate need for a talented Railroad Permitting Specialist
. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long‑term potential located in Morristown, NJ and Akron, OH (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

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We are looking for a seasoned Railroad Permitting Specialist to support rail and transportation projects involving transmission line and substation expansions. The role includes coordinating with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS mapping specialists, and real‑estate coordinators to prepare and submit permit applications, track progress, and ensure compliance with railroad and road crossing regulations.

Pay Range: $45–$50 per hour. Employee benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

• 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 the timeframe until permit is issued or authorized.
• Obtain permitting authorizations for all crossings related to linear transmission line projects, including 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.

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience performing permitting and preparing permit applications.
• Knowledge of real‑estate coordination, GIS mapping, and construction coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and at least 4 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analysing environmental data for various environmental impact projects.
• Master’s degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program and at least 3 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analysing environmental data for various environmental impact projects.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Capable of working with diverse skill sets in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player focused on client service and excellent time‑management skills.
• Well‑organized and able to simultaneously pursue and track multiple project permitting efforts.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.