Utility Agent (Field Based)

ERM; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainability consultancy is hiring a Utility Agent for land-related project support in Atlanta, GA. This full-time role requires responsibilities including coordinating project management and field surveying tasks. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position demands adaptability and solid organizational skills, ensuring property rights tasks are completed effectively and on budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in field surveying and research including property deeds, legal descriptions, plats, and boundary analysis.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Adaptability to support acquisition processes and fieldwork as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support project management by coordinating acquisition representatives.
• Identify, locate, and flag property boundaries.
• Document and communicate parcel and boundary findings.

Skills

Field surveying skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpretation of legal descriptions

Strong organizational capabilities

Detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ERM is hiring a Utility Agent for land‑related project support in Atlanta, GA.

This full‑time (40 hrs per week) limited‑term role will last 12 months (extendable).

Responsibilities

• Support project management by coordinating acquisition representatives and ensuring property rights tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify, locate, and flag property boundaries, pins, and monuments between private land and road rights‑of‑way.
• Document and communicate parcel and boundary findings to internal stakeholders, including acquisition coordinators, forestry and ROW agents, survey teams, and engineers.
• Coordinate and schedule professional survey work as needed.
• Step in to perform the duties of an Acquisition Representative as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in field surveying and research: property deeds, legal descriptions, plats, and boundary analysis.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong general computer skills.
• Skilled in interpreting technical coordinates: legal description bearings, latitude/longitude, State Plane, UTM, and performing coordinate conversions.
• Strong organizational capabilities, detail orientation, and clear reporting.
• Adaptability to support acquisition processes and fieldwork as necessary.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas