Right of Way Specialist

RK&K • Baltimore, MD

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a Right of Way Specialist to support its Utilities/Real Estate Group in Baltimore, Maryland. The role provides real estate support, including negotiations and acquisition assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects. The specialist works on acquisitions and divestitures, prepares real estate documents and analyses, conducts settlements, researches property records, and supports condemnation proceedings. The position also involves coordinating with project teams and communicating with employees, engineers, and the public.

Requirements

• Two years of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance, or property asset management services.
• 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, such as 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 Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide real estate support for acquisitions.
• Negotiate acquisitions and divestitures as needed for 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 insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee resource groups
• Career development
• Potential for career advancement and professional growth

What This Job Offers

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