Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associate to support projects primarily in the electric transmission and distribution industry, with a focus on negotiating and securing legal land agreements.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level professional to join a growing service team and build a rewarding career with a global environmental leader. The role supports clients across various industry sectors, including power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy, mining, oil & gas, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects to ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Negotiate and secure legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) on behalf of clients from private owners, corporations, or government agencies to permit construction, asset transfer, and other needs.
• Assist with performing, overseeing, or reviewing deed and title research and investigations; review title searches for accuracy and aid in abstraction of rights for summarization.
• Act as a liaison between affected property owners and clients.
• Assist in performing, overseeing, or reviewing land valuation studies (excluding appraisals).
• Support preparation and submission of applications for permits, licenses, and bonds (e.g., road/railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy hauling permits).
• Aid in investigating damage claims, assessments, and settlement negotiations.
• Help develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work, and other bid documents.
• Track project land budgets and prepare regular reports on financial progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree preferred but not required; IRWA or similar registration is a plus but not necessary.
• In lieu of a degree, 3+ years of related experience will be considered.
• Ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while meeting concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and within teams of subject matter experts.
• Experience in developing and implementing growth strategies for clients in power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy, mining, oil & gas, or technology sectors.

Pay

For this entry-level Consulting Associate position, the anticipated annual base pay range is $66,240 – $73,033 (USD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business needs. Bonus eligibility may apply for this role (casual and fixed-term employees are not bonus-eligible).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP (eligibility applies).