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Hargrove

Roadway Permitting Engineer

LocationPittsburgh, PA
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 16, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live6h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
Structural coursework 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 have2
Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred
Familiarity with maintenance-of-traffic planning, oversize/overweight permitting systems, bonding/insurance requirements, and contract administration
Eligibility2
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Skills
Microsoft Office
Benefits
Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
What You’ll Be Doing
About the role
Job Summary: 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:
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Develops and executes roadway/railroad permitting strategies for power innovation projects, aligning schedule, constructability, and compliance needs.
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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.
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Plans contractor haul routes and access logistics, incorporating weight-restricted roads/bridges and local roadway constraints.
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Interfaces with local and state agencies (towns, boroughs, townships, cities, counties, and state DOTs) to align traffic engineering, public safety, roadway conditions and maintenance.
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required. Structural coursework is required for structural engineering positions.
Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
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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)
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Experience coordinating with local/state agencies and railroad representatives; comfortable presenting at public meetings
•
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills
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Preferred: Familiarity with maintenance-of-traffic planning, oversize/overweight permitting systems, bonding/insurance requirements, and contract administration
Physical Requirements
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Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
Benefits
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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