Right of Way Agent (Entry Level)

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentorship

Clear career path

Competitive compensation and benefits

Long‑term opportunities within a major

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an entry-level Right of Way Agent Trainee in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. No prior right‑of‑way experience is required, and license status is a key eligibility factor for advancement.

You will learn with seasoned professionals across North Carolina on transportation, utility, water, and infrastructure projects, developing real estate, negotiation, and project coordination skills.

Qualifications

• No prior right-of-way experience required.
• Active North Carolina Real Estate Broker License required.
• Notary Public commission preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced acquisition agents to learn procedures.
• Assist with property research, ownership verification, and title review.
• Prepare acquisition documents, easement agreements, deeds, and project correspondence.
• Communicate project impacts and requirements to property owners.
• Assist with negotiations for easements and acquisitions.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, appraisers, attorneys, utilities, and agencies.
• Track parcel acquisition progress and maintain records.
• Perform administrative and project support tasks as needed.
• Develop skills to independently manage parcel assignments and negotiations.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communicatio

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Customer service

Team collaboration

Reading and understanding English

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

2+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated individual to join our Land Services team as a Right of Way Agent Trainee in our Charlotte, North Carolina office.

This is an entry-level position designed to provide hands-on training and mentorship with the goal of developing you into an independent Right of Way Agent. No prior right-of-way experience is required. The ideal candidate will possess an active North Carolina Real Estate Broker License, enjoy learning, and be eager to develop new skills in real estate, negotiations, and public infrastructure. This position will support transportation, utility, water, and infrastructure projects throughout North Carolina.

Right of Way Agents acquire property rights needed for public infrastructure projects. The profession combines elements of real estate, negotiations, problem solving, and relationship building. As a Right of Way Agent, you will work directly with property owners, attorneys, appraisers, surveyors, engineers, utility companies, and government agencies to help deliver projects that improve communities throughout North Carolina.

Colliers Engineering & Design provides a full line of integrated land services to support transportation, utility, water, energy, and infrastructure projects. Our professionals work with property owners, municipalities, utility providers, and government agencies to acquire the property rights necessary to deliver critical infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

As a Right of Way Agent Trainee, you will work alongside experienced acquisition agents and project managers to learn the right-of-way profession and support active projects throughout North Carolina.

• Shadow experienced agents to learn right-of-way acquisition procedures and industry best practices.
• Assist with property research, ownership verification, and title review.
• Support the preparation of acquisition documents, easement agreements, deeds, and project correspondence.
• Learn to communicate project impacts and acquisition requirements to property owners.
• Assist with negotiations for easements and property acquisitions.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, appraisers, attorneys, utility providers, and public agencies.
• Track parcel acquisition progress and maintain project records.
• Perform administrative and project support tasks as needed.
• Develop the skills necessary to independently manage parcel assignments and negotiations.

Qualifications

• No prior right-of-way experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related field.
• Active North Carolina Real Estate Broker License required.
• North Carolina Notary Public commission preferred but not required.
• Motivated self-starter with a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills.
• Experience in real estate, sales, negotiations, banking, mortgage lending, title work, appraisal, mediation, social work, construction management, engineering, project coordination, customer service, or similar fields is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly, professional, and comfortable interacting with a wide range of people.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient in English for reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Valid driver’s license required and willingness to travel throughout North Carolina.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Why Join Colliers Engineering & Design?

• Structured training and mentorship from experienced Right of Way professionals.
• Clear career path from trainee to independent Right of Way Agent.
• Opportunity to work on major transportation, utility, water, and infrastructure projects throughout North Carolina.
• Collaborative team environment focused on professional development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing Land Services team within a national engineering firm.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.