Right of Way Specialist

ECLARO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Commuter Check Pretax Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

ECLARO is seeking a Right of Way Specialist for a client in Kennewick, Washington. The role involves assisting in ROW acquisitions for linear and site-specific projects, preparing permit applications, and coordinating with landowners and agencies.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of acquisition and negotiation experience related to transmission easements, strong customer focus, and the ability to work non-standard hours to meet project timelines. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer focus to ensure project requirements are met.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as ground leases, easements, deeds, and title policies.
• Willingness and ability to work non-standard hours to accommodate landowner schedules.
• 1–3 years of acquisition and negotiation experience, preferably related to transmission easements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ROW acquisition for linear and site-specific projects.
• Prepare and file permit applications with affected agencies.
• Estimate ROW costs and establish acquisition timelines for routes.
• Document off ROW damages and coordinate resolutions with contractors/owners.
• Coordinate activities during land/ROW acquisitions across projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Negotiation

Legal document reading

Acquisition experience

Job description

Job Number: 26-01503

Ready to bring your experience and expertise to a company trusted to deliver critical energy infrastructure projects? ECLARO is looking for a Right of Way Specialist for our client in Kennewick, WA. ECLARO’s client is an established leader in the energy infrastructure industry, providing engineering, surveying, mapping, and project solutions across the U.S. Join a team that values proven expertise, professionalism, and quality—where your experience can make a meaningful difference on complex projects and help drive results that stand the test of time.

Position Overview: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the acquisition of ROW for linear and site-specific acquisition projects.
• Request, support preparation of, obtain, and document survey permission from owners and tenants; identification of issues for proposed routes; identification of necessary agency / entity permits and identification of exhibits to be generated and data required to support negotiations.
• Prepare and file permit applications required by affected agencies / entities.
• Assist in establishing the project route, estimation of ROW costs for the selected route and alternates and establishing acquisition timelines.
• Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements.
• Request payment for all ROW as agreed to, according to procedure.
• Document all off ROW damages incurred during construction and resolution of all off ROW damages with contractor(s) and owners / tenants.
• Process all requests for encroachment from third parties on ROW.
• Attend, participate in, support, analyze, provide input, develop, prepare and report on the following: reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.
• Communicate directly with co-workers.
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Coordinate the activities of individuals during the course of land, ROW, or permit acquisitions pertinent to one or more projects as assigned.
• Although not the primary responsibility of this position, when needed, an Acquisition Specialist has the ability to perform the responsibilities identified in the Document Specialist job description.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of a Document Specialist.
• Must have a strong customer focus to ensure project meets operational requirements.
• The ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, and subordination.
• The ability to work and be available during non-standard work hours in order to accommodate landowner schedules.
• The ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts.
• One to three years of acquisition and negotiation experience, preferably related to transmission easement acquisitions including oil, gas and electricity.

Pay Rate

$35 - $55 / Hour

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If hired, you may contact: Sam Paulson, [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.