Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way
About The Position
Ready to Launch Your Career in Land & Right of Way Consulting? Are you looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure projects while building a career with a global leader in sustainability? If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this is your chance to join ERM’s dynamic team and help shape the future of energy and environmental solutions. Why This Role Matters As a Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way in Minneapolis, Minnesota , you’ll play a key role in enabling the construction and maintenance of essential facilities for electric transmission and distribution projects. Your work ensures that projects move forward smoothly, legally, and ethically—making you an integral part of powering communities and advancing renewable energy initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Masters preferred but not required; IRWA or similar registration preferred but not necessary. In lieu of a degree, candidates with 3+ years related experience will be considered.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within expert teams.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- IRWA or similar professional registration.
- Experience with title research, permitting processes, or land valuation studies.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and secure legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases) on behalf of clients.
- Conduct and review deed/title research and summarize property rights.
- Act as liaison between property owners and clients to maintain positive relationships.
- Assist with permit applications for road crossings, building permits, and other regulatory requirements.
- Support damage claim investigations and settlement negotiations.
- Help develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
- Track project land budgets and prepare financial progress reports.
Benefits
- paid time off
- parental leave
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
- other applicable benefits to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
