Right of Way Agent

Responsibilities

• Acquire and secure land rights, easements, rights-of-way, licenses, permits, and other property interests necessary for project development and construction.
• Conduct landowner outreach, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement activities related to project requirements.
• Review land titles, ownership records, surveys, legal descriptions, and other property-related documentation.
• Negotiate compensation agreements, damage settlements, temporary workspace agreements, and access arrangements with landowners.
• Cook up coordination with project managers, legal counsel, surveyors, engineers, and environmental specialists to support project execution.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate records of agreements, correspondence, and project documentation.
• Support route selection and project planning activities through property research and landowner impact assessments.
• Attend landowner meetings, public consultations, and stakeholder engagement events as required.
• Identify and address land-related risks, conflicts, and project constraints, recommending appropriate solutions.
• Monitor project schedules and ensure land acquisition activities align with construction and operational timelines.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with landowners, Indigenous communities, regulatory agencies, municipal representatives, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Bachelor's degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Land Administration, Real Estate, Planning, Business, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• 3+ years of Right-of-Way, Land Agent, Surface Land, or Land Acquisition experience.
• Experience negotiating easements, rights-of-way, access agreements, licenses, permits, and land acquisition agreements.
• Knowledge of land title systems, legal land descriptions, survey plans, and property ownership research.
• Experience working with utility, transmission, pipeline, renewable energy, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, route alignments, construction plans, and survey documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with land systems, GIS platforms, and property research tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional project teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.
• Railroad permitting experience is considered an asset.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with the option to work remotely from home or in-person at the company’s Phoenix or Prescott, Arizona offices.