Right of Way Agent 1

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Agent I in Denver to perform land rights services on transportation and utility projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects with limited supervision.

The role emphasizes negotiation, research in property ownership and valuations, and preparation of legal documents while coordinating with property owners and public agencies. Strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of real estate experience or 120 hours of formal real estate training.
• Ability to understand and comply with the Uniform Act, FERC, and NEPA.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to work flexible hours and coordinate with management.

Responsibilities

• Property ownership and valuation research
• Preparing real estate documents such as easements, offer letters and MOA’s
• Title and appraisal reviews
• Negotiating to acquire land rights for transportation and utility projects
• Meeting with property owners, public agencies and clients to discuss issues related to developing and constructing transportation and utility projects.
• Work independently or closely with a team, confidently with clients and property owners.
• Field meetings and visits to active construction sites
• Quality assurance reviews of project deliverables

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Real estate license

120 hours real estate training

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

In the role of Real Estate Services Agent I, we'll count on you to:

Primary Responsibilities
HDR Engineering, Inc. has an opportunity for a Right of Way Agent 1 based out of our Denver office. The candidate will perform land rights services for moderate to highly complex projects with limited supervision and will have the opportunity to work on transportation, power, and water projects as part of HDR’s cross sector services. This position will involve working as a part of multidisciplined teams including engineering, surveying, environmental and strategic communications and will require working on several projects concurrently.

Responsibilities include:

Property ownership and valuation research

Preparing real estate documents such as easements, offer letters and MOA’s

Title and appraisal reviews

Negotiating to acquire land rights for transportation and utility projects

Meeting with property owners, public agencies and clients to discuss issues related to developing and constructing transportation and utility projects.

Work independently or closely with a team, confidently with clients and property owners.

Field meetings and visits to active construction sites

Quality assurance reviews of project deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Ability to productively collaborate and communicate with team members

Ability to interpret land descriptions and survey and engineering drawings

Basic understanding of real estate appraisal fundamentals

Ability to effectively manage schedule and tasks

Ability to adhere to QA/QC procedures

Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Earth

Available for travel anywhere in Colorado (limited out of state may be required)

Experience acquiring property rights for Transportation and/or Power projects

Proficiency adhering to the Uniform Acquisition and Relocation Act

Certification from the International Right of Way Association

Permitting experience within Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

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

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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 MS Office Suite
• 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Right of Way

Job Posting

May 28, 2026

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

We are an Assertive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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