Consultant, Land & Right of Way

Consultant, Land & Right of Way at ERM

We are seeking an experienced and motivated consultant based in the upper Midwest to support projects primarily in the electric transmission and distribution industry. The ideal candidate will support projects for our clients spanning a variety of industry sectors, negotiating and securing legal land agreements (rights‑of‑way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities on behalf of our clients.

• Work on multiple projects and serve as deputy project manager to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients to identify opportunities to support their projects and project teams.
• Negotiate and secure legal land agreements (
  rights‑of‑way
  , leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) on behalf of our clients from affected landowners, whether they are private owners, corporations, or government agencies.
• Assist with performing, overseeing, or reviewing deed and title research and investigations.
• Act as liaison between affected property owners and our clients.
• Assist in performing, overseeing, or reviewing land valuation studies or their equivalent, excluding appraisals.
• Support with preparing and submitting applications for various permits, licenses and bonds (road/railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy hauling permits, etc.).
• Aid with investigating damage claims, damage assessments and settlement negotiations.
• Assist in supervising staff and third‑party land agents or other subcontractors.
• Develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work and other bid documents.
• Support resource loading, workflow management and budget management.
• Manage project land budgets and prepare regular reports on financial progress.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in planning, geography, or a related field preferred; IRWA or similar registration preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of consulting experience supporting land and right‑of‑way projects such as pipeline and electric transmission lines impact assessments, national/state/local‑level environmental reviews, facility siting and permitting.
• Ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.
• Ability to work both independently and within teams of subject‑matter experts.
• Experience in developing and implementing successful growth strategies with power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects, mining, oil & gas, technology clients.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Base pay: $75,251 – $83,651 USD annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role may be eligible for bonus pay. Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Industries:
Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas