Roadway Permitting Engineer

Hargrove and Associates•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

This role manages end-to-end roadway permitting and access approvals for fast paced power innovation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state and railroad requirements. Responsibilities include developing permitting and access strategies, coordinating across engineering, environmental, construction management, legal and external consultants; negotiating Road Use Management Agreements (RUMA), Right of Entry (ROE) agreements, and Railroad Crossing Agreements; and tracking permit conditions through construction closeout and roadway restoration. The position serves as a technical advisor on traffic engineering, maintenance on traffic (MOT), haul routes, roadway/bridge restrictions, and railroad engineering standards, supporting safe execution, stakeholder alignment, and cost-effective restoration outcomes. Senior specialists focus on strategy, technical leadership, and complex negotiations, while mid-level specialists execute drafting, submittals, tracking, field coordination and compliance follow through. Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Develops and executes roadway/railroad permitting strategies for power innovation projects, aligning schedule, constructability, and compliance needs. Partners with Engineering Project Managers, Environmental Permit Managers, and consultants to identify and site public road crossings, driveway entrances, and access points that can be installed and maintained safely. Plans contractor haul routes and access logistics, incorporating weight-restricted roads/bridges and local roadway constraints. Interfaces with local and state agencies (towns, boroughs, townships, cities, counties, and state DOTs) to align traffic engineering, public safety, roadway conditions and maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required.
Structural coursework is required for structural engineering positions.
5+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering.
Excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority.
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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
Familiarity with maintenance-of-traffic planning, oversize/overweight permitting systems, bonding/insurance requirements, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes roadway/railroad permitting strategies for power innovation projects, aligning schedule, constructability, and compliance needs.
Partners with Engineering Project Managers, Environmental Permit Managers, and consultants to identify and site public road crossings, driveway entrances, and access points that can be installed and maintained safely.
Plans contractor haul routes and access logistics, incorporating weight-restricted roads/bridges and local roadway constraints.
Interfaces with local and state agencies (towns, boroughs, townships, cities, counties, and state DOTs) to align traffic engineering, public safety, roadway conditions and maintenance.
Negotiates Road Use Management Agreements (RUMA), Right of Entry (ROE) agreements, and Railroad Crossing Agreements.
Tracks permit conditions through construction closeout and roadway restoration.
Serves as a technical advisor on traffic engineering, maintenance on traffic (MOT), haul routes, roadway/bridge restrictions, and railroad engineering standards.