ROW Land Rights Negotiator (Hybrid/Remote)

ERM; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent to support the Central and Northern NJ network for electric and gas infrastructure projects. This full-time position combines remote/hybrid work with local travel to project sites across the state.

The role focuses on land acquisition, review of title and land rights documents, negotiations with landowners, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The 12-month assignment offers a dynamic environment in a critical energy corridor.

Qualifications

• Land acquisition negotiations with landowners.
• Site visits to project locations as required.
• Review of Title and Service Easement Exhibit.
• Liaise between internal and external stakeholders.
• Search records to verify property ownership and interests.
• Assist in establishing fair market value ranges for acquisitions.
• Draft and supervise documents for rights of entry, easements, leases, permits, and options.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with landowners and their designees.
• Visit sites as needed to assess conditions and access.
• Review Title and Service Easement Exhibit documents.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Search courthouse records to determine ownership.
• Support establishing fair market values for acquisitions.
• Prepare/draft rights of entry documents, easements, leases, permits.

Skills

Negotiation

Site visits

Title review

Stakeholder liaison

Records search

FMV estimation

Document drafting

Regulatory/compliance

General duties

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management software

Job description

ERM is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent to support the Central and Northern NJ network for electric and gas infrastructure projects. This full-time position combines remote/hybrid work with local travel to project sites across the state.

The role focuses on land acquisition, review of title and land rights documents, negotiations with landowners, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The 12-month assignment offers a dynamic environment in a critical energy corridor.