Right of Way Agent

LandSolutions; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LandSolutions Inc. is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent to acquire and secure land rights for utility, transmission, and infrastructure projects.

Based in Phoenix or Prescott, AZ, with hybrid work options for nearby candidates, you will lead negotiations, review titles, and coordinate with project teams to secure essential licenses and easements. You will engage landowners and regulatory bodies, manage documentation, and address land-related risks to keep projects on schedule and compliant with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Land Administration, Real Estate, Planning or related field.
• 3+ years in Right-of-Way, land agent, surface land or land acquisition.
• Experience negotiating easements, rights-of-way, licenses and land agreements.
• Knowledge of land title, legal descriptions, survey plans, and ownership research.
• Experience on utility, transmission, pipeline, renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with GIS platforms and MS Office; ability to research property records.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and secure land rights, easements, licenses, permits, and property interests.
• Lead landowner outreach, negotiations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Review land titles, ownership records, surveys, and legal descriptions.
• Negotiate compensation, damage settlements, and access agreements.
• Coordinate with project managers, legal counsel, engineers, and env. specialists.
• Maintain accurate records of agreements and project documentation.
• Support route planning through property research and landowner assessments.
• Attend landowner meetings and public consultations as required.
• Identify land-related risks and propose solutions.
• Monitor schedules to align land acquisition with construction timelines.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Build relationships with landowners, Indigenous communities and agencies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Relationship management

Verbal communication

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Property research tools

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

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