Right of Way Agent 2

Job description At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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' ' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities. Primary Responsibilities HDR Engineering, Inc. has an opportunity for a Right of Way Agent 2 based out of our Denver office. The candidate will perform land rights services for moderate to highly complex projects with limited supervision and will have the opportunity to work on transportation, power, and water projects as part of HDR's cross sector services. This position will involve working as a part of multidisciplined teams including engineering, surveying, environmental and strategic communications and will require working on several projects concurrently.

Responsibilities include:

Property ownership and valuation research Real estate document preparation Preparing real estate documents such as easements, offer letters and MOA's Title and appraisal reviews Negotiating to acquire land rights for transportation and utility projects Meeting with property owners, public agencies and clients to discuss issues related to developing and constructing transportation and utility projects. Work independently or closely with a team, confidently with clients and property owners. Field meetings and visits to active construction sites Quality assurance reviews of project deliverables Preferred Qualifications Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Ability to productively collaborate and communicate with team members Ability to interpret land descriptions and survey and engineering drawings Basic understanding of real estate appraisal fundamentals Ability to effectively manage schedule and tasks Ability to adhere to QA/QC procedures Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Earth Available for travel anywhere in Colorado (limited out of state may be required) Experience acquiring property rights for Transportation and/or Power projects Proficiency adhering to the Uniform Acquisition and Relocation Act Certification from the International Right of Way Association Permitting experience within Colorado Required Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate, right-of-way, title, utility coordination, relocation, or property management Ability to work independently, communicate and document effectively, handle large volumes of work, and coordinate closely with management availability for travel Ability to understand and work in compliance with the federal, state and industry laws, and FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC and Uniform Relocation Act regulations Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants Ability to effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project Position requires strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types Communicate effectively and coordinate closely with management What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Denver:

$76,577.00 - $103,604.00

Primary Location:

United States-Colorado-Denver Industry:

Real Estate Services Schedule:

Full-time Employee Status:

Regular BusinessClass:

Right of Way Job Posting:

Mar 6, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( ). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Keywords clubs-organizations valuation real-estate assessment-assessment-tools quality-assurance quality-control insurance-consulting-and-technology google-earth state-local-municipal power-and-cooling uniforms-workwear mergers-and-acquisitions training-certification property-management compliance laws-and-regulations federal-aviation-administration-faa microsoft-project presentations disabilities-ada environment-health-and-safety-hsse ecology-environment time-and-attendance business-class job-posting