job summary:  Permitting Specialist needed in Akron, OH for a leading engineering and construction company. This person will be responsible for coordinating with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS mapping specialists, and real estate coordinators to prepare permit applications for railroad permitting to facilitate construction. Ideal candidates will have a bachelors degree and at least 4 years of experience.     location: Akron, Ohio  job type: Contract  salary: $34 - 40  per hour  work hours: 8am to 5pm  education: Bachelors     responsibilities:    Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS mapping specialists, and real estate coordinators to prepare permit applications for railroad permitting to facilitate construction impacts related to transmission line and substation expansion projectsComplete and submit permit applications, and pursue application through timeframe until permit is issued or authorizedObtain permitting authorizations for all crossings related to linear transmission line projects, including but not limited to: railroad crossings and turnpike crossingsObtain entry and access permitsSupport environmental permitting tasks if requestedSupport fiber and communication permitting tasks if requestedInteract with construction contractors for electrical transmission lines, fiber, road building, foundations, geotechnical, survey, and restoration with respect to permitting needs and have an understanding of railroad permitting compliance      #LI-JB1          qualifications:  Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 4 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required)   skills: Environmental (4 years of experience is preferred)     Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.  In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.