Environmental Permitting Specialist

2 weeks ago

Morristown, New Jersey, United States EPMA Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Specialist to support transmission line and infrastructure expansion projects.

This role involves managing and coordinating permitting activities, particularly those involving railroad and turnpike crossings, for linear utility infrastructure projects such as high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and communication lines.

Title: Environmental Permitting Specialist (Railroad) - Transmission & Infrastructure

Type: Long Term Contract

Location: Morristown, NJ

W2 Employment only

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (project managers, engineers, GIS specialists, environmental consultants, and real estate coordinators) to prepare and submit permit applications.
  • Manage the end-to-end permitting process for railroad and turnpike crossings to facilitate utility construction activities.
  • Obtain entry and access permits as required for linear infrastructure construction.
  • Support additional permitting tasks related to environmental, fiber, and communication scopes when needed.
  • Interact with construction contractors to ensure permitting compliance across electrical transmission, fiber installation, foundations, road building, and restoration projects.
  • Assist with document research and support permitting needs for electrical distribution projects.
  • Ensure permitting timelines and regulatory requirements are met across multiple projects.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science field from an accredited institution, with 4 years of permitting experience

    OR

    Master's degree in Environmental Science or a related field, with 3 years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience preparing and managing permitting applications for infrastructure-related environmental impact projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple permitting efforts simultaneously
  • Excellent time management, organization, and analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to qualify for company vehicle privileges

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