Roadway Permitting & Traffic Engineering Lead

Jobtailor; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineer to manage end-to-end roadway permitting for fast-paced energy projects in Oklahoma. You will coordinate across engineering, environmental, construction, and legal teams to secure approvals and ensure safe, compliant execution.

The role requires a PE license or FE certification with 4+ years in natural gas or petrochemical engineering, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with MOT and road restoration standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) or engineering technology with PE license.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate RUAs, ROEs, and railroad agreements with stakeholders.
• Experience in roadway construction/restoration methods and MOT planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end roadway permitting and access approvals for power projects.
• Develop permitting strategies and coordinate across engineering, environmental, and legal teams.
• Negotiate Road Use Management Agreements and railroad access agreements.
• Track permit conditions through construction closeout and restoration.
• Provide technical guidance on traffic engineering and railroad standards.
• Support safe execution, stakeholder alignment, and cost-effective restoration.
• In senior roles, lead strategy and complex negotiations; in mid-level roles, draft submittals and coordinate field activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Roadway construction

Public meetings

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

PE license or FE certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Manage end-to-end roadway permitting and access approvals for fast-paced power innovation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and railroad requirements
• Develop permitting and access strategies; coordinate across engineering, environmental, construction management, legal, and external consultants
• Negotiate Road Use Management Agreements (RUMAs), Rights of Entry (ROEs), and Railroad Crossing Agreements
• Track permit conditions through construction closeout and roadway restoration
• Serve as a technical advisor on traffic engineering, maintenance of traffic (MOT), haul routes, roadway and bridge restrictions, and railroad engineering standards
• Support safe execution, stakeholder alignment, and cost‑effective restoration outcomes
• In senior roles, lead strategy, provide technical leadership, and manage complex negotiations
• In mid-level roles, execute drafting, submittals, tracking, field coordination, and compliance follow‑through

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• A minimum four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
• 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
• Familiarity with maintenance-of-traffic planning, oversize/overweight permitting systems, bonding/insurance requirements, and contract administration
• Exhibits excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and deems safety an utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Preferred: FE Certification
• Preferred: Project Management experience

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Hard Skills

• Roadway Construction Methods
• Maintenance of Traffic Planning
• Oversize/Overweight Permitting
• Contract Administration
• Geotechnical Standards
• Pavement Standards
• Drainage Standards
• Guiderail Standards
• Technical Advisory Skills
• Stakeholder Coordination

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Safety Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
• FE Certification