Right of Way Agent Jobs
Right of Way Agent jobs are open across utilities, transportation, oil and gas, telecommunications, and government agencies, from entry-level field agent to senior right of way manager, with specializations in acquisition, relocation assistance, and title research. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
Find Right of Way Agent JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 24+ Right of Way Agent jobs
INTRODUCTION
Take Your Career to the Next Level
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's looking for you!
ROLE
Step into Your New Role
Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder company, is seeking a talented Right-of-Way Agent/Appraiser to sit in our Trevose, Pennsylvania or Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania office. This position provides administrative support to the group and assists with various Right-of-Way (ROW) assignments involving real estate acquisition, relocation advisory assistance and property management administration.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with negotiations with landowners.
- Read and interpret property appraisals, title reports, plans and legal descriptions.
- Assist with evaluating relocation benefit payment eligibilities.
- Assist with property management tasks and work with clients to clear ROW.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED (college education preferred).
- Residential Appraisal License preferred.
- Working knowledge of real estate practices and principles.
- Computer literacy with knowledge of using MS Office products.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possession of current notary seal or ability to obtain one.
- Experience providing ROW services in MD.
- Civil engineering education and/or experience preferred.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
MOVE FORWARD WITH KLEINFELDER:
Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
PROGRESS WITH AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOU
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.
BENEFITS:
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
INTRODUCTION
Take Your Career to the Next Level
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's looking for you!
ROLE
Step into Your New Role
Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder company, is seeking a talented Right-of-Way Agent/Appraiser to sit in our Trevose, Pennsylvania or Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania office. This position provides administrative support to the group and assists with various Right-of-Way (ROW) assignments involving real estate acquisition, relocation advisory assistance and property management administration.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with negotiations with landowners.
- Read and interpret property appraisals, title reports, plans and legal descriptions.
- Assist with evaluating relocation benefit payment eligibilities.
- Assist with property management tasks and work with clients to clear ROW.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED (college education preferred).
- Residential Appraisal License preferred.
- Working knowledge of real estate practices and principles.
- Computer literacy with knowledge of using MS Office products.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possession of current notary seal or ability to obtain one.
- Experience providing ROW services in MD.
- Civil engineering education and/or experience preferred.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
MOVE FORWARD WITH KLEINFELDER:
Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
PROGRESS WITH AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOU
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.
BENEFITS:
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
See All Right of Way Agent Jobs
Jump back to the full list of openings and apply to any right of way agent role that fits.
Find Right of Way Agent JobsRight of Way Agent Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HDR4
- American Electric Power3
- Audubon Companies3
- Kleinfelder3
- Colliers Engineering & Design2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Energy5
- Technology & Software2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in right of way agent jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, or a related field
- Experience negotiating easements, licenses, or purchase agreements with landowners
- Knowledge of eminent domain law and right of way acquisition procedures
- SR/WA designation or active state real estate license preferred
- Proficiency with land management software such as Trimble Unity or similar platforms
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites regularly
Tips for Your Right of Way Agent Job Search
Tailor your resume to project type
Utilities, pipeline, and transportation projects each have distinct documentation, negotiation, and regulatory requirements. Specify in your resume which project types you've supported, highway widening, transmission line easements, or fiber deployment, so hiring managers see relevant experience immediately.
List certifications and state licenses prominently
SR/WA designation from the International Right of Way Association and any state real estate licenses are often listed as preferred or required. Put these near the top of your resume rather than burying them in a credentials section at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists right of way agent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search using project-specific language
Postings often use terms like 'ROW agent,' 'land agent,' or 'land rights specialist' interchangeably. Search all common variants to avoid missing openings that match your background but use different terminology than you expect.
Prepare negotiation examples before your interview
Interviewers routinely ask how you handled an uncooperative landowner or a deal that stalled. Walk in with a specific example that shows how you reached agreement, quantify the acreage, timeline, or compensation outcome if you can recall the details accurately.
Follow up after field assignments end
Right of way work is often project-based, so reconnecting with project managers and agency contacts when a contract closes keeps you visible for the next phase or a referral to a similar project with another employer.
Right of Way Agent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most right of way agents?
The companies hiring the most right of way agents right now include HDR, American Electric Power, and Audubon Companies, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Utility and pipeline companies tend to post the highest volume of openings during active infrastructure project phases.
How many right of way agent jobs are remote?
About 21% of right of way agent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the field-heavy nature of most acquisition work. Document review, title research, and project coordination roles are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while field negotiation and survey roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a right of way agent?
Start by earning a degree in real estate, business administration, or a related field, then gain early experience in property acquisition, land surveying, or title research. Pursuing SR/WA coursework through the International Right of Way Association builds specialized credentials employers recognize. Obtaining a state real estate license and working on infrastructure or utility projects deepens your practical negotiation and documentation skills over time.
Can you get hired as a right of way agent with little experience?
Yes, entry-level right of way agent roles exist, particularly with utilities and government agencies that hire project assistants or junior agents to support documentation and landowner outreach. Relevant experience in real estate, paralegal work, or land-use planning transfers well. Completing introductory courses through the International Right of Way Association signals commitment to the field and helps compensate for limited direct experience.
What does the right of way agent interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your acquisition and negotiation background, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews. Expect scenario-based questions about how you handled difficult landowners or tight project deadlines. Some employers add a written exercise reviewing a sample easement agreement or requiring you to outline a negotiation approach for a hypothetical parcel.
Where can I find and apply to right of way agent jobs?
You can find and apply to right of way agent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
See All Right of Way Agent Jobs
Jump back to the full list of openings and apply to any right of way agent role that fits.
Find Right of Way Agent Jobs