Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way

ERM•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way based in the Upper Midwest to support projects primarily within the electric transmission and distribution industry. In this role, you will work alongside experienced professionals to help deliver critical infrastructure projects, support land acquisition activities, and facilitate successful outcomes for clients across a wide range of industry sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional to build valuable technical, project, and stakeholder management experience while contributing to projects that enable the development and maintenance of essential energy infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree preferred but not required; in lieu of a degree, candidates with applicable related experience will be considered, or equivalent experience.
Recent graduate to 1 year of professional experience.
Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple assignments while contributing to a cohesive team environment and meeting concurrent project deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts.
Basic understanding of project accounting, cost tracking, invoicing, or experience supporting project administration or task management functions.
Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement skills.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Preferred IRWA certification, registration, or similar professional designation.
Exposure to land and right-of-way projects supporting power generation, electric transmission, renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, technology, or related infrastructure sectors.
Familiarity with land acquisition, title review, permitting, or utility infrastructure development projects.

Responsibilities

Work on multiple projects to help ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
Negotiate and secure legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) on behalf of clients from affected landowners, corporations, and government agencies to facilitate construction, operations, asset transfers, and related activities.
Assist with performing, overseeing, or reviewing deed and title research and investigations.
Review title searches for accuracy and support the abstraction of rights for summary and reporting purposes.
Serve as a liaison between affected property owners and clients.
Assist in performing, overseeing, or reviewing land valuation studies or equivalent analyses, excluding appraisals.
Support the preparation and submission of applications for permits, licenses, bonds, roadway crossings, railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy haul permits, and related approvals.
Assist with investigating damage claims, damage assessments, and settlement negotiations.
Help develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work, and other bid documentation.
Track project land budgets and prepare regular financial progress reports.
Support project delivery activities across multiple client engagements.
Facilitate landowner outreach, negotiations, and agreement execution efforts.
Assist with title research, land rights documentation, and project reporting.
Coordinate with project managers, clients, landowners, and regulatory stakeholders.
Monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
Contribute to business development and proposal preparation efforts.