Attorney Advisor, Development Law – Infra & Grants

Federal Railroad Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeks an Attorney Advisor (Development Law) to counsel on legal requirements for federal funding, including grants and financing mechanisms, and to manage environmental compliance and Amtrak-related matters.

You will support FRA’s Office of Railroad Development with negotiating agreements, advising on NEPA/NHPA, regulatory guidance, and litigation, contributing to the agency’s infrastructure modernization and nationwide rail expansion goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school with a JD or equivalent and active bar membership.
• Experience in administrative law, grants, regulations, and environmental law.
• Ability to provide clear written and oral legal guidance on complex infrastructure matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on federal funding, grant agreements, and Buy America/fiscal law issues.
• Provide counsel on NEPA/NHPA and environmental/historic preservation requirements.
• Advise FRA Amtrak portfolio matters, liens, and grant programs for operating and capital needs.
• Support legislative matters, regulatory guidance, and litigation for the Development Law portfolio.

Skills

Administrative Law

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Policy Analysis

Education

J.D./LL.B. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeks an Attorney Advisor (Development Law) to counsel on legal requirements for federal funding, including grants and financing mechanisms, and to manage environmental compliance and Amtrak-related matters.

You will support FRA’s Office of Railroad Development with negotiating agreements, advising on NEPA/NHPA, regulatory guidance, and litigation, contributing to the agency’s infrastructure modernization and nationwide rail expansion goals.