Right of Way Agent

COMPANY SUMMARY

LandSolutions is actively engaged in all areas of land access including Power (Generation and Transmission) Public Infrastructure Renewable Energy Oil and Gas (Upstream and Midstream) and Telecommunications. Our expert level service and subject matter experts are well-established across the United States and Canada.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent is responsible for acquiring negotiating and securing land rights required for utility transmission renewable energy pipeline and infrastructure projects. This position serves as the primary liaison between project stakeholders landowners regulatory agencies and project teams to facilitate successful land access right-of-way acquisition easements licenses and related agreements while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.

This position is based in Phoenix or Prescott Arizona with hybrid work arrangements available for candidates located within commuting distance of either office.

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.
• Coordinate 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

• Bachelors 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 drivers license and willingness to travel as required.
• Railroad permitting experience is considered an asset.

LandSolutions Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and our selection process is free from bias or discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race color religion gender age status national origin or disability or any other legally protected characteristics. Please note that only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States will be considered for this position.

If you are ready to contribute to meaningful projects and take your career to the next level we encourage you to reach out today!

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