Right of Way Agent 2

HDR, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Agent II in Syracuse, NY. You will conduct due diligence, negotiate rights, relocate occupants and coordinate ROW/utility matters for public and private projects.

Preferred candidates hold an AA degree and a NY Real Estate license, with strong communication and regulatory knowledge. This full-time role blends office and field work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in real estate, right-of-way, title, utility coordination, relocation or property management.
• Ability to work independently, document effectively, manage high workload and coordinate with management; travel may be required.
• Familiarity with federal, state and industry laws and regulations (FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC, URA).
• Strong communication with clients, property owners and occupants.
• Ability to balance office and field work in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Project tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation basics and presentation skills.
• Effective coordination with management.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel, property owner and occupant due diligence.
• Negotiate acquisition of rights and relocation for public/private projects.
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients.
• Support real property projects with assessments, risk analysis and acquisition of rights.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Real estate experience

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Client coordination

Office/field balance

Communication skills

Negotiation basics

Presentation skills

Coordination with management

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Real estate license in good standing (preferred)

New York State Real Estate License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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.

In the role of Right of Way Agent II, we'll count on you to:

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel, property owner and occupant due diligence, negotiations for acquisition of rights and relocation of displaced relative to public or private projects
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients as assigned
• In conjunction with others, perform activities to support real property projects such as property assessments, risk analysis, acquisition of needed rights, occupant relocation, property management, construction coordination and utility relocation/coordination
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent experience
• Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law
• Database and GIS familiarity
• New York State Real Estate License
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate, right-of-way, title, utility coordination, relocation, or property management
• Ability to work independently, communicate and document effectively, handle large volumes of work, and coordinate closely with management availability for travel
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with the federal, state and industry laws, and FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC and Uniform Relocation Act regulations
• Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants
• Ability to effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
• Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project
• Position requires strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types
• Communicate effectively 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) : $_71,000 - $90,000 yearly

Primary Location: United States-New York-Syracuse

Other Locations: United States-New York-Albany

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Right of Way

Job Posting: Jul 21, 2026