ROW Permitting Specialist

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a ROW Permitting Specialist in Englewood, CO. The role is contract and onsite, focusing on securing Right-of-Way, Access, and Encroachment permits for overhead and underground transmission lines.

You will work with CDOT, railroads, RTD, and local agencies, coordinating with engineers and field staff daily. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel/Word skills and a proven ability to manage complex permit packages and compliance across multiple

Qualifications

• Experience securing ROW, access, right-of-entry, and encroachment permits for transmission lines.
• Familiar with coordinating with multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word for data and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze permit requirements across federal, state, and local agencies.
• Draft and submit permit packages; track status through approval.
• Maintain ArcGIS Online site with permit data and status updates.
• Attend field reviews and site visits to collect data and assess constructability.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and other departments for approvals and closeouts.

Skills

ROW Permitting

ArcGIS Online

Excel

Word

Stakeholder Mgmt

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Job description

ROW Permitting Specialist

Location: Englewood, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $40.00–$45.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Driving required (MVR check required)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

A ROW Permitting Specialist is needed to assist with securing Right-of-Way, Access, Right-of-Entry, and Encroachment Permits associated with overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines. This position will work with various jurisdictions including, but not limited to, Colorado Department of Transportation, Union Pacific, BNSF, Local Railroads, RTD, as well as County and City Road & Bridge and Public Works departments. Candidate must be able to work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including construction and engineering representatives, and governmental agencies on a daily basis. A high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word are required.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Analysis:

• Complete desktop reviews of project plans and research federal, state, and local construction permit requirements. Typical permits required may include CDOT utility installation permits, Temporary Construction Entrance permits, railroad encroachment permits, ...etc
• Coordinate with other departments to gather construction details from civil, foundation, line, and restoration stakeholders.

Documentation and Permitting:

• Prepare and draft construction permit packages for review by the construction permitting lead.
• Submit permit packages to jurisdictions and track their status through to approval.
• Assist in coordinating jurisdictional approvals for access, road crossings, and right-of-way occupancy.

Data and Field Support:

• Update and maintain the project's ArcGIS Online (AGO) site with permit requirements, status updates, and other critical spatial data.
• Attend field reviews and site visits to gather data, assess constructability, and support the project.
• Support the change management process by tracking and documenting modifications to construction plans.

Coordination:

• Work with the Project Manager to facilitate meetings and communications with project stakeholders.
• Assist in the closeout process for permits and agreements upon completion of construction.

Required Experience

• We are particularly interested in candidates with current or previous ROW permitting experience at firms such as Mortenson, Kiewit, Sturgeon, Ward, Hooper, United Utilities, or Quanta Services.

Required Skills

• Ability to secure Right-of-Way, Access, Right-of-Entry, and Encroachment Permits for overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines
• Experience working with jurisdictions including Colorado Department of Transportation, Union Pacific, BNSF, Local Railroads, RTD, and County and City Road & Bridge and Public Works departments
• Ability to work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including construction and engineering representatives and governmental agencies
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Online (AGO) for maintaining spatial data, permit requirements, and status updates

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Driving is required for this position (MVR check required)
• Position requires attendance at field reviews and site visits
• Flex scheduling eligible

About the Client

This infrastructure engineering and construction firm has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years, operating from 75 offices across the country and around the world with more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. The firm serves sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare — and every full-time employee is an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a structure that aligns professional incentives with company performance. Teams here span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals engaged in complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-09570

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