Right of Way Agent 2

HDR • Denver, CO

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About The Position

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?

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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.

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
HDR Engineering, Inc. has an opportunity for a Right of Way Agent 2 based out of our Denver office. The candidate will perform land rights services for moderate to highly complex projects with limited supervision and will have the opportunity to work on transportation, power, and water projects as part of HDR’s cross sector services. This position will involve working as a part of multidisciplined teams including engineering, surveying, environmental and strategic communications and will require working on several projects concurrently.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to productively collaborate and communicate with team members
• Ability to interpret land descriptions and survey and engineering drawings
• Basic understanding of real estate appraisal fundamentals
• Ability to effectively manage schedule and tasks
• Ability to adhere to QA/QC procedures
• Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Earth
• Available for travel anywhere in Colorado (limited out of state may be required)
• Experience acquiring property rights for Transportation and/or Power projects
• Proficiency adhering to the Uniform Acquisition and Relocation Act
• Certification from the International Right of Way Association
• Permitting experience within Colorado

Responsibilities

• Property ownership and valuation research
• Real estate document preparation
• Preparing real estate documents such as easements, offer letters and MOA’s
• Title and appraisal reviews
• Negotiating to acquire land rights for transportation and utility projects
• Meeting with property owners, public agencies and clients to discuss issues related to developing and constructing transportation and utility projects.
• Work independently or closely with a team, confidently with clients and property owners.
• Field meetings and visits to active construction sites
• Quality assurance reviews of project deliverables

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed