Real Estate Services Agent 1

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Real Estate Services Agent I to perform pre-negotiation due diligence, review appraisals, verify ownership, and prepare offer packages for public or private projects. The role involves communicating with clients, preparing exhibits, and ensuring records are complete. Travel may be required.

The position requires strong negotiation, MS Office and ArcGIS Online skills, and the ability to balance office and field work within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local real estate laws and regulations (Uniform Act, NEPA).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation due diligence and negotiate for acquisition rights.
• Review appraisals and research comparable properties; prepare QC review of Market Analysis and Waiver Valuations.
• Verify ownership and prepare offer packages; maintain detailed records with owner contacts and project team.
• Prepare maps and exhibits to aid negotiations; communicate with internal staff and external clients.
• Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills; travel as needed (in-state/out-of-state).
• Knowledgeable about title research and utility acquisition for permanent/temporary easements.
• Conduct research online and review engineering plans and legal descriptions.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Client interaction

Education

Real estate license

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

ArcGIS Online

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

At HDR, our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

Real Estate Services Agent I

Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel and property owner due diligence and negotiate for acquisition of rights relative to public or private projects as assigned

Review appraisals and research comparable properties, prepare and/or provide QC review of Market Analysis and Waiver Valuations following the Federal and State guidelines as applicable

Verify ownership and the extent of interests, prepare offer packages and maintain complete and detailed records/files with owner contacts, agency representatives and project team

Prepare non-survey quality maps, drawings, exhibits to provide to Owners to aid in the Agent’s negotiations

Communicate effectively with internal staff and external clients

Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills

Experience with federal, state, local agencies and private industry guidelines/regulations to educate landowners to effectively facilitate the acquisition/relocation process

Knowledgeable in title research and utility acquisition practices for obtaining permanent and temporary easements

Be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power of BI)

Experienced with relational databases such as but not limited to ArcGIS Online

Conduct research and navigate the Internet efficiently and effectively

Read, review and quality check engineering project plans and legal descriptions

Draft various types of real estate documents, such as but not limited to deeds, easements, leases, and purchase agreements

Be available for travel (in state and out of state) as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law
• Database and GIS familiarity

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations specific to the real estate and right-of-way industry, such as the Uniform Act, FERC and NEPA
• Proficient with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project
• Strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types
• Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants
• Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Availability to work flexible hours and coordinate closely with management

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Other Locations

United States-South Dakota-Rapid City

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Right of Way

Job Posting

Aug 12, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.