Transportation Real Estate Right-of-Way Internship (Anchorage)

DOWL•Anchorage, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch your career in real estate and right of way with hands-on experience on impactful transportation and infrastructure projects. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop valuable research and project coordination skills, and gain exposure to a specialized industry with strong long-term career potential. Whether you're exploring a future in real estate, land acquisition, urban planning, or project management, you'll receive mentorship, meaningful project experience, and the chance to build a professional foundation while contributing to projects that help shape communities.

Requirements

Pursuing or recently completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Previous internships, coursework, or related experiences are a plus, but not required.
Valid driver's license preferred to support business travel requirements.
Real Estate license is a plus but not required.
Interest in pursuing professional right-of-way or real estate certifications is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Perform land title research, property acquisition support, appraisal coordination, and relocation-related activities for highway, airport, public facility, and private-sector projects.
Assist with project documentation, property ownership research, data collection, file organization, and other administrative and technical support tasks.
Actively seek guidance, apply feedback, and contribute to project success while developing industry knowledge and professional skills.
Gain exposure to real estate acquisition, relocation, and right of way processes.
Assist with basic technical and administrative tasks under supervision.
Learn industry standards, regulations, and project delivery procedures.
Participate in quality review activities and develop attention to detail.
Demonstrate initiative and eagerness to learn new skills and concepts.
Collaborate effectively with team members and project staff.
Ask questions, seek clarification, and apply feedback to improve performance.
Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing activities.
Support colleagues with project-related tasks as assigned.
Set up and maintain project files.
Conduct property ownership and public records research.
Perform data entry, spreadsheet updates, and database maintenance.
Assist in the preparation of draft offer packages and supporting documentation.
Compile background information for valuations, reports, and technical memoranda.
Organize project correspondence and records.
Research tax records and property sales information.
Develop an understanding of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Learn how individual tasks contribute to overall project success.
Complete assigned tasks within established timelines with guidance from supervisors.
Gain familiarity with professional and ethical standards.
Gain familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA).
Gain familiarity with state right of way manuals and procedures.
Gain familiarity with real estate and acquisition industry best practices.
Attend project meetings and observe client interactions.
Assist with meeting preparation and documentation.
Respond to routine communications with support from supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.