Right of Way Technician

hdr; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is a company where employee-owners are valued and empowered to bring authentic ideas to work. The Real Estate Services Technician I role supports right‑of‑way projects with administrative duties, property research, and data management.

You will gain experience in document preparation, client reports, and data tracking while developing attention to detail and a proactive work style. A background in real estate or paralegal-like roles is beneficial.

Qualifications

• MS Office Suite product experience.
• General background-related experience beneficial, including title, paralegal, real estate, real property law or mortgage lending

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level technical services for right-of-way projects as directed.
• Provide technical services including and not limited to administrative duties, property research, property management, consultant oversight
• Support the RES Team with document preparation and administrative support as needed
• Input and track data in spreadsheets and/or a database and prepare client reports
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organization, strong editorial and verbal skills. Have the ability to be pro‑active and follow-up on tasks. Industry experience such as paralegal, title, mortgage or real estate background is beneficial
• Train in job‑appropriate aspects of the right‑of‑way industry
• Perform other duties as needed

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 Real Estate Services Technician I, we’ll count on you to:

• Perform entry-level technical services for right-of-way projects as directed
• Provide technical services including and not limited to administrative duties, property research, property management, consultant oversight
• Support the RES Team with document preparation and administrative support as needed
• Input and track data in spreadsheets and/or a database and prepare client reports
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organization, strong editorial and verbal skills. Have the ability to be pro‑active and follow-up on tasks. Industry experience such as paralegal, title, mortgage or real estate background is beneficial
• Train in job‑appropriate aspects of the right‑of‑way industry
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma and some college or equivalent experience
• GIS and database familiarity
• Real Estate knowledge

Required Qualifications

• MS Office Suite product experience
• General background‑related experience beneficial, including title, paralegal, real estate, real property law or mortgage lending

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.

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

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