Remote ROW Agent - California Easement Negotiator

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 123,157,000 - 163,934,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a part-time Right of Way Agent to secure easements for infrastructure projects across California. The role involves negotiating with landowners and handling end-to-end ROW processes, with emphasis on maintaining accurate records and coordinating with the project team.

The position is remote and requires residence in Northern California; notary status in CA is a plus, and MS Office skills are essential for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Right of Way acquisition experience.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Understanding of ROW regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication.
• Active California notary preferred (within 60 days).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and acquire easements from private landowners.
• Coordinate with internal team to align easements with project needs.
• Document and report ROW agreements, negotiations, and correspondence.
• Serve as the property owner's main contact throughout the project life.

Skills

Problem-solving

Conflict-resolution

Collaboration

Negotiation

Land rights research

Relationship building

Record keeping

Real estate acquisition

Communication

Self-motivation

Notary CA

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a part-time Right of Way Agent to secure easements for infrastructure projects across California. The role involves negotiating with landowners and handling end-to-end ROW processes, with emphasis on maintaining accurate records and coordinating with the project team.

The position is remote and requires residence in Northern California; notary status in CA is a plus, and MS Office skills are essential for daily tasks.