Right of Way Specialist I

RK&K • Upper Merion Township, PA

1d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a Right of Way Specialist to support its Utilities/Real Estate Group in New Jersey and surrounding areas. The role provides real estate support, including negotiations and acquisition assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects. The position involves preparing and reviewing real estate documents, supporting property settlements and condemnation matters, researching land records, and coordinating project updates. The job description notes that duties may change and that other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance, property asset management services, or related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience negotiating the acquisition or sale of real estate.
• Ability to communicate effectively as a witness in trials and in public meetings and hearings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers, and the general public.
• Knowledge of the court system, its records, and its rules.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local real estate laws, standards, and guidelines, including the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts.
• Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with electric utility projects.
• Knowledge of electric utility systems.
• Experience reviewing title commitments.
• General knowledge of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide real estate support for acquisitions.
• Negotiate acquisitions and divestitures as needed on utility projects.
• Comply with federal, state, and local real estate laws.
• Prepare deeds, easements, options, condemnation packages, and agreements as necessary.
• Conduct property settlements.
• Testify as needed in condemnation cases.
• Attend project meetings and prepare and provide project updates and meeting minutes.
• Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and just compensation letters.
• Review appraisals.
• Research county land records and review title commitments.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Hybrid schedule.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups.
• Career development.
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.
• Attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED