Right Of Way Agent

The Right of Way (ROW) Agent, guided by the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all right of way disciplines including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The candidate should be well-versed in property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.

• Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Negotiate for ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents while adhering to ROW price policies.
• Assist in developing a construction line based on conditions and restrictions imposed by the landowner and/or tenant.
• Maintain a detailed diary of each contact with property owners and tenants, and prepare a detailed weekly activity report.
• Keep a comprehensive log of all payments.
• Negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Support all construction activities as needed.
• Document all ROW activities as necessary.
• Adhere to the project's Safety Plan.

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Experience in sales, real estate, and the utility industry.
• Proficiency in acquisitions, permitting, property values, easements, and survey permissions.

• Associates Degree preferred or relevant experience.
• SR/WA or other IRWA Designation.
• Notary Public certification.
• Preferred experience in work related to right of way or real estate services for public organizations.
• Broad knowledge of procedures for acquiring real property interests for public utility/infrastructure projects, including condemnation.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations involving real estate transactions and eminent domain.
• Up to 5 years of experience in negotiating land deals.

The position requires working out in the field, meeting with energy customers about ROW activities. There is a per diem option for candidates outside the State of Iowa or those within Iowa but outside a 75-mile radius, structured as a 5-day per diem.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.75/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $31 - $39