Right-of-Way Agent (Field Based)

About the role

The Right‑of‑Way Agent will be responsible for the acquisition of land, review of title and land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents in connection with the construction, operation and maintenance of electric and gas infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct negotiations with landowners (or their designees) as needed
• Conduct site visits on an as‑needed basis
• Perform review of the Title and Service Easement Exhibit
• Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership and the extent of interest therein, as needed
• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights
• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of transmission and distribution ROW experience
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data‑management software
• Knowledgeable in real‑estate values
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions
• Physical demands: standing and/or walking for long hours on uneven and steep terrain, possibly during variable weather conditions

Pay

Anticipated annual base pay is $88,240 – $104,577 (USD). Actual pay will depend on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. Bonus eligibility is subject to ERM’s discretion (casual and fixed‑term/flex‑force employees are not bonus eligible).

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)
• Parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Other applicable benefits for eligible employees

Schedule

• Full‑time (40 hours per week)
• Limited‑term (12 months) remote/hybrid role with required local travel to identified sites throughout New Jersey

About ERM

ERM is the largest global pure‑play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges. The firm emphasizes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and offers a “boots to boardroom” approach that combines strategic and technical expertise across environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues.