Description

• Develop and maintain permitting logs, jurisdictional matrices, and dashboards to keep stakeholders informed
• Review engineering drawings, route maps, traffic control plans, and environmental documents for accuracy prior to submittal
• Participate in project planning meetings to integrate permitting dependencies into schedules and risk assessments
• Serve as the bridge between railroad, environmental, and state/local permitting tracks to ensure alignment and prevent scope gaps
• Interpret regulatory requirements and advise project teams on permitting constraints, timelines, and compliance needs
• Maintain strong relationships with permitting authorities to streamline reviews and resolve issues efficiently
• Represent the company professionally during meetings, site visits, and negotiations with permitting officials
• Coordinate with railroad permitting teams to ensure consistency between submittals and avoid design or timing conflicts
• Track parallel permitting processes and identify opportunities for combined reviews or sequencing efficiencies
• Lead the preparation, submission, tracking, and approval of state and local permits for utility work (DOT, municipal, county, zoning, rights-of-way, and encroachment)
• Collaborate closely with engineering, land acquisition, construction, environmental consultants, and legal teams
• Keep the organization informed of regulatory updates, permitting trends, and best practices
• Identify recurring permitting challenges and recommend process enhancements, templates, or standard approaches to reduce cycle times
• Ensure all permits are properly tracked, stored, and closed out for audit and compliance purposes
• Build strong rapport with state DOTs, counties, municipalities, inspectors, and other regulatory bodies
• Communicate environmental permit requirements (wetlands, cultural resources, threatened species, NEPA/SEPA elements, etc.) to ensure compatibility with state/local submissions

Requirements

• Proactive problem-solver who identifies and mitigates potential roadblocks
• Strong understanding of state and local permitting processes (DOT, municipal ROW, zoning, land disturbance)
• Experience working with public agencies, contractors, or engineering firms
• Sound decision-making skills to identify, communicate, and resolve issues efficiently
• 3–5 years of experience in permitting utility coordination, land acquisition support, power delivery, or regulatory affairs
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or similar) highly preferred
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and evolving project scopes
• Familiarity with railroad permitting and environmental regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term relationships and manage expectations effectively
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Ability to read engineering plans and interpret regulatory requirements
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
• Project management experience (PMP, CAPM, or similar certification a plus)
• Proven ability to organize complex permitting workflows
• High school diploma required
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
• Experience permitting linear utility projects (electric, gas, broadband, water/wastewater)
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record
• Working knowledge of transmission, distribution, substation, and/or generation facilities
• Valid Georgia driver’s license
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism when engaging with regulatory agencies

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance