Senior Right of Way Agent

Job Details Job Location: TRICITIES - Kennewick, WA 99301 Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $34.00 - $48.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 75% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Engineering Overview The Senior ROW Agent performs complex ROW and real estate acquisition activities with a high degree of independence. This role serves as a core producer within the ROW team and is expected to travel more than 75% of the time. The Senior ROW Agent routinely interacts with customers, vendors, and partners to conduct complex and sensitive landowner negotiations with confidentiality. This position will also manage high‑visibility, high‑risk, challenging parcels as assigned and independently work through any issues that arise during acquisition and elevate as required. Other duties include the ability to read, comprehend, and suggest revisions, where appropriate, for title, legal descriptions, appraisals, legal documents, and engineered drawings and plans. Investigate and review quantitative site and route selection analysis to make directionally correct decisions supporting the assigned project while supporting and communicating with the Lead ROW Agents and Project Managers as requested. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of direct and relevant experience with a bachelor or associate degree & industry certification Minimum of 4 years of direct and relevant experience without a degree Demonstrated ability of successfully acquiring real estate property rights using proven negotiation and problem solving skills Thorough understanding of real estate acquisition processes including title, surveying, appraisals, legal contracts, and damage settlements Solid understanding of the utility, energy, transportation, and/or infrastructure industry Proven negotiation and problem solving skills Experience working with industry technology including GIS and project management software Willingness to travel from project to project. Travel varies but often exceeds 75% and can be up to 100% at times Exceptional organization and interpersonal skills Understand organizational processes, tools, and functional roles Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Notary commission or the ability to gain one in the first 90 days required Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required Preferred Industry designation or certification (IRWA, AAPL, PMP) or the ability to gain one Benefits Company‑paid medical and dental coverage with buy‑up options 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing Discretionary bonuses Paid Time Off (PTO) Eight paid holidays Paid bonding leave Vision Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance Supplemental life insurance available Short‑term disability available FSA and HSA options Education assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr