Real Estate Specialist

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands‑on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one. What You’ll Do Lead acquisition of easements, rights-of-way, licenses, options, and other property rights for energy and transmission infrastructure projects across the Western U.S. Support route development and siting efforts through landowner identification, property ownership research, and land constraint analysis. Conduct title review, ownership verification, and property due diligence to inform project planning and risk assessment. Negotiate agreements with private landowners, public agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders — balancing project objectives with professional, relationship-driven engagement. Coordinate closely with project managers, environmental teams, permitting specialists, and engineers as part of multidisciplinary project delivery teams. Assist with real estate strategy development during project planning and feasibility phases, helping clients understand acquisition risks, land constraints, and schedule impacts. Support stakeholder outreach efforts related to property acquisition and landowner engagement. Maintain accurate project records, databases, and acquisition status reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Provide real estate expertise during project development, permitting, and construction phases. Who You Are You have 5+ years of experience supporting energy, utility, transmission, renewable energy, or infrastructure development projects. You have demonstrated experience acquiring rights-of-way and easements for linear infrastructure projects — you’ve done this work, not just managed it. You have a strong understanding of real estate acquisition processes throughout the Western United States. You have direct experience working on projects in California, including familiarity with California land use, utility, and development environments. You are comfortable operating within a consulting environment where client service, responsiveness, and technical expertise are paramount. You are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple active acquisitions across concurrent projects. You communicate clearly and professionally with landowners, clients, agency representatives, and internal project teams. You are able to travel as needed throughout the Western U.S. Nice to Have Previous experience working for a consulting firm supporting utility, transmission, renewable energy, or infrastructure clients. Experience supporting high‑voltage transmission line and substation projects. Familiarity with federal, state, tribal, and local agency coordination related to land acquisition and right‑of‑way. Experience working with investor‑owned utilities, public utilities, developers, or independent transmission companies. Working knowledge of title, appraisal, survey, and land services disciplines. California utility, transmission, or renewable energy project experience strongly preferred. Experience delivering real estate services as part of a broader multidisciplinary consulting organization. Why AKS? Meaningful Growth: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands‑on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose. Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality. Respect for Your Time: We value work‑life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities. Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well‑being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive. Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together. Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities. A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr AKS Engineering & Forestry