Consultant, Land & Right of Way

Ready to launch your career in land and right-of-way consulting? Join ERM’s dynamic team and help shape the future of energy and environmental solutions while making a tangible impact on critical infrastructure projects.

About the Role

As a Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you’ll play a key role in enabling the construction and maintenance of essential facilities for electric transmission and distribution projects. Your work ensures projects move forward smoothly, legally, and ethically—powering communities and advancing renewable energy initiatives.

You’ll support major infrastructure projects across diverse industries, including power generation, renewable energy, and technology. Your responsibilities will include negotiating and securing land agreements, serving as a bridge between property owners and clients, and contributing to environmental stewardship through sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and secure legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases) on behalf of clients.
• Conduct and review deed/title research and summarize property rights.
• Act as liaison between property owners and clients to maintain positive relationships.
• Assist with permit applications for road crossings, building permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support damage claim investigations and settlement negotiations.
• Help develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
• Track project land budgets and prepare financial progress reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree preferred but not required; IRWA or similar registration preferred but not necessary.
• In lieu of a degree, candidates with 3+ years of related experience will be considered.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within expert teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing successful growth strategies with power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects, mining, oil & gas, or technology clients.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• IRWA or similar professional registration.
• Experience with title research, permitting processes, or land valuation studies.

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for this role is $77,790–$96,582 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP.
• Bonus eligibility (casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible).

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and are subject to ERM’s policies and procedures.

About ERM

As the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with leading organizations to create innovative solutions for sustainability challenges. Our diverse team of experts supports clients across industries, operationalizing sustainability through deep technical expertise in environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, believing our diversity strengthens solutions for clients.