
Roadway Permitting Engineer – Engineer III
VenturaTalents
Posted 1 day ago
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About the role
Roadway Permitting Engineer – Engineer III
Client: Williams
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (Robinson Township)
Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 days/week
Contract: 18 Months
Pay Rate: $39/hour
Travel: 60–75%
Relocation: Not offered
About the Role
Williams is seeking an experienced Roadway Permitting Engineer – Engineer III to support roadway access, permitting, transportation logistics, and infrastructure projects.
The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA, with significant travel to project sites primarily across Texas, Ohio, the Northeast states, and local Pittsburgh-area projects.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of roadway permitting or transportation-access experience and strong experience coordinating with DOTs, local/state agencies, railroads, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Manage roadway and transportation permitting activities for infrastructure projects.
Coordinate with state/local agencies, DOTs, municipalities, and other regulatory authorities.
Support roadway access, crossings, haul routes, and transportation logistics.
Prepare, coordinate, track, and close out permits and agency approvals.
Coordinate Road Use Management Agreements (RUMA/RUA) and Right of Entry (ROE) agreements.
Coordinate Railroad Crossing Agreements and work with railroad representatives.
Support Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements and temporary traffic/access arrangements.
Manage or support oversize/overweight permitting and routing requirements.
Coordinate roadway construction, restoration, and related compliance requirements.
Support contract administration and documentation associated with permitting and access agreements.
Work closely with engineering, construction, project management, contractors, consultants, agencies, and other stakeholders.
Track permit conditions, approvals, commitments, and project closeout requirements.
Travel approximately 60–75% to project sites and agency locations.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of roadway permitting or transportation-access experience.
Bachelor's degree.
Experience working with local/state agencies and DOTs.
Experience with roadway access, crossings, haul routes, or transportation logistics.
Strong stakeholder-management and interpersonal skills.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 60–75%.
Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Pittsburgh, PA.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience with:
RUMA / RUA
Right of Entry (ROE)
Railroad Crossing Agreements
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
Oversize/Overweight Permitting
Roadway construction and restoration
Contract administration
Railroad coordination
Experience working across multiple state/DOT jurisdictions, particularly Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, or the Northeast.
Experience in utility, energy, pipeline, power infrastructure, transportation, railroad, or heavy-civil construction environments is beneficial.
Location & Travel
Primary Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (Robinson Township)
This is an onsite position, 5 days per week, with approximately 60–75% travel. Project travel will primarily cover Texas, Ohio, Northeast states, and local Pittsburgh-area sites.
Candidates already located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area are preferred. Relocation assistance is not available.
Contract Details
Duration: 18 months
Pay Rate: $39/hour
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Travel: 60–75%
Relocation: Not offered
How to Apply
If you have 5+ years of roadway permitting/transportation-access experience and are comfortable with significant travel and an onsite Pittsburgh assignment, please submit your updated resume for consideration to arun(at)venturatalents.com.
Please do not apply if you have already submitted your profile for this position through another recruiting source.