Roadway Permitting Engineer

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove and Associates, Inc in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an experienced civil/structural engineer to manage end-to-end roadway permitting and access approvals for power innovation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state and railroad requirements.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, coordinating with engineering, environmental, and legal teams, negotiating RUAs, ROEs, and railroad crossing agreements, and tracking permit conditions through construction closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant industrial civil/structural engineering experience.
• Strong ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and agencies.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop roadway/railroad permitting strategies for projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Environmental Permits, and consultants.
• Plan haul routes and access logistics considering weight restrictions.
• Interface with local, state agencies to align traffic and safety standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Public meetings

Coordination with agencies

Safety awareness

Traffic engineering basics

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• 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.

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

• Demonstrates 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.

Preferred

• Familiarity with maintenance-of-traffic planning, oversize/overweight permitting systems, bonding/insurance requirements, and contract administration.

Physical Requirements

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. 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.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others. 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. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization. Stay informed about new opportunities that are relevant to your profile.