ROW & Real Estate Specialist II

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is hiring a Real Estate Services Agent II to join HDR's Power sector. This role involves supporting real property projects, managing right-of-way and utility concerns, and facilitating land acquisitions in a dynamic energy landscape.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in real estate, the ability to communicate effectively, and hold necessary real estate licenses in Nebraska and Iowa.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate or related fields required.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Strong understanding of property appraisals and title reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation due diligence and negotiate acquisition of rights.
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for assigned clients.
• Perform property assessments and manage utility relocations.

Skills

Negotiating land rights

Communication skills

Property management

GIS familiarity

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Nebraska real estate license

Iowa real estate license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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?

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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Real Estate Services Agent II, we'll count on you to:

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel, property owner and occupant due diligence, negotiations for acquisition of rights and relocation of displaces relative to public or private projects
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients as assigned
• In conjunction with others, perform activities to support real property projects such as property assessments, risk analysis, acquisition of needed rights, occupant relocation, property management, construction coordination and utility relocation/coordination
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent experience
• Nebraska Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law
• Iowa Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law
• Database and GIS familiarity
• Experience negotiating for land rights in the following fields: high voltage electric transmission lines (strongly preferred), pipelines, DOT highway, municipal/streets
• Ability to read and understand survey exhibits and project design manuals at a level necessary to explain these to landowners and stakeholders
• Ability to understand title reports and their contents
• Ability to understand property appraisals

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Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate, right-of-way, title, utility coordination, relocation, or property management
• Ability to work independently, communicate and document effectively, handle large volumes of work, and coordinate closely with management availability for travel
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with the federal, state and industry laws, and FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC and Uniform Relocation Act regulations
• Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants
• Ability to effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
• Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project
• Position requires strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types
• Communicate effectively and coordinate closely with management

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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Industry

: Power

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Right of Way

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 20, 2026

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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