Right-of-Way Acquisition Agent

Summary: HDR is a company that values employee engagement and inclusivity, dedicated to creating a positive impact on communities. They are seeking a Right-of-Way Acquisition Agent to perform acquisition services on transportation, power, and water projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities: - Provide support to the Right of Way project team including property research, property owner contact research and obtaining deeds and title commitments - Prepare real estate documents including easements, offer packages and purchase agreements - Review and interpret appraisals and comparative market analyses to calculate offers to purchase real estate interests - Negotiating with property owners to acquire land rights related to power, gas, water and transportation projects - Prepare permitting applications and coordinate approvals with government agencies to support construction of utility projects - Field meetings and visits to active construction sites - Track and input project status in spreadsheets and internal HDR databases; maintain detailed files and records of property owner contacts, maps and real estate documents - Reading and understanding right-of-way plans, engineering plans, survey plats and property legal descriptions Required Qualifications: - A minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training - Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations specific to the real estate and right-of-way industry, such as the Uniform Act, FERC and NEPA - Proficient with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project - Strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types - Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants - Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner - Ability to communicate effectively - Availability to work flexible hours and coordinate closely with management Preferred Qualifications: - Proficient with Google Earth and online GIS Mapping websites - Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state and local regulations specific to the right-of-way industry, such as the Uniform Act and NEPA - Ability to communicate confidently with clients, property owners and public agencies - Ability to effectively balance office and field work - Electric utility and/or transportation project related experience - Experience acquiring land rights for condemning authorities - Ability to interpret survey and engineering drawings - GIS mapping and database familiarity - Certification from the International Right of Way Association Required Skills: Right-of-way acquisition, Real estate documentation, Negotiation skills Important Skills: GIS mapping, Understanding regulations Nice-to-Have Skills: Microsoft Office, Fieldwork balance, Property research Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and long-term disability, Life insurance, An employee assistance program, Paid time away, Parental leave, Paid holidays, A retirement savings plan with employer match, Employee referral bonus, Tuition reimbursement