Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way

ERM • Minneapolis, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an early-career Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way, based in the Upper Midwest, to support projects primarily in the electric transmission and distribution industry. The role works alongside experienced professionals to help deliver infrastructure projects, support land acquisition, and achieve successful outcomes for clients across multiple industry sectors.

The position supports the planning, development, and execution of land and right-of-way activities. Work includes helping clients secure land rights, maintain positive relationships with landowners, and meet project objectives for schedule, budget, and quality. The role also contributes to project delivery, permitting, title research, financial tracking, reporting, and business development.

The anticipated annual base pay is $68,100–$79,900 (USD). Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs; in some cases, pay may fall outside this range. The role may be eligible for bonus pay at ERM’s sole discretion and subject to its policies and procedures. Casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not eligible for bonuses.

ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, and 401(k), among other applicable benefits. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Recent graduate to 1 year of professional experience.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple assignments, contribute to a cohesive team, and meet concurrent project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts.
• Basic understanding of project accounting, cost tracking, or invoicing, or experience supporting project administration or task management.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

• IRWA certification, registration, or a similar professional designation.
• Exposure to land and right-of-way projects in 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 and help ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Negotiate and secure legal land agreements, including rights-of-way, leases, grants, and fee purchases, from affected landowners, corporations, and government agencies.
• Assist with performing, overseeing, or reviewing deed and title research and investigations.
• Review title searches for accuracy and support the abstraction of rights for summaries and reports.
• Serve as a liaison between affected property owners and clients.
• Assist with performing, overseeing, or reviewing land valuation studies or equivalent analyses, excluding appraisals.
• Support preparation and submission of applications for permits, licenses, bonds, roadway and railroad crossings, driveway and 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.
• Assist with 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• 401(k).
• Potential eligibility for bonus pay, subject to ERM discretion and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level