Railroad Permitting Specialist

Location: Morristown, NJ (300 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960)

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Position Type: Contract

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.

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.

• 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

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program is required, OR
• Master Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program is required
• Valid Driver's License required

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

• 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

• Driving required; MVR check required
• Must pass required drug screen and background check (including DMV/MVR check)
• Must clear the First Energy background prior to starting; background check takes roughly 4-6 weeks to complete
• Will sit in the FE office: 300 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960; this is an onsite position with no remote or hybrid option

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

• RTR is required for each submittal
• Selected candidate must be aware that First Energy background check takes roughly 4-6 weeks to complete; for example, if a candidate is offered a role May 15th, the candidate might not start until June 15th to June 29th
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located

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

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.

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