Right of Way Specialist

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,289,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH seeks a right-of-way professional to acquire property rights, easements, and access agreements for transportation, utility, and municipal infrastructure projects across Minnesota.

You will be SEH's primary representative during acquisitions, build relationships with property owners, agencies, and stakeholders, and collaborate with survey, engineering, and legal teams to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Planning, Public Administration, Surveying, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Minnesota.
• Ability to obtain a Minnesota Real Estate License within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Acquire property rights, easements, and access agreements for transportation, utility, and municipal projects across Minnesota.
• Build relationships with property owners, agencies, and project stakeholders as SEH's primary representative during acquisitions.
• Conduct property research, review title information, prepare acquisition documents, and coordinate with survey, engineering, and legal teams to support project delivery.
• Represent SEH at public meetings, stakeholder discussions, and project coordination meetings.
• Track acquisition schedules, maintain project documentation, and support clients through all phases of right-of-way acquisition.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop into an independent right-of-way professional through training, mentorship, and project experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Why you’ll love SEH

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This opportunity

Acquire property rights, easements, and access agreements needed for transportation, utility, and municipal infrastructure projects throughout Minnesota.

Build relationships with property owners, agencies, and project stakeholders while serving as SEH's primary representative during the acquisition process.

Conduct property research, review title information, prepare acquisition documents, and coordinate with survey, engineering, and legal teams to support project delivery.

Represent SEH at public meetings, stakeholder discussions, and project coordination meetings.

Track acquisition schedules, maintain project documentation, and support clients through all phases of right-of-way acquisition.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop into an independent right-of-way professional through training, mentorship, and project experience.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Planning, Public Administration, Surveying, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Minnesota.
• Ability to obtain a Minnesota Real Estate License within a reasonable timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minnesota Real Estate License.
• 2+ years of experience in right-of-way, real estate, land services, property acquisition, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience with easement acquisition, title research, landowner negotiations, or public infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of transportation, utility, municipal, or land development projects.
• Experience working with local governments, counties, or state agencies.
• Outgoing, customer-focused personality with a passion for working directly with landowners and communities.
• Ability to build client relationships and support business development efforts.

Other important information

This position requires an MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH’s Driving Program.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $35 and $42 per hour based on skill set and experience.

Equal Opportunity

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Who We Are

SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us.

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility.