About this opportunity
HDR lists this Right of Way Agent 1 opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 employeeownership 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 forwardthinking 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 nextgeneration facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employeeowners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
In the role of Real Estate Services Agent I , we'll count on you to:
Primary Responsibilities
HDR Engineering, Inc. has an opportunity for a Right of Way Agent 1 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
Preferred Qualifications Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law
Database and GIS familiarity
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Required Qualifications
A minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training
Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations specific to the real estate and right-of-way industry, such as the Uniform Act, FERC and NEPA
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types
Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants
Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
Ability to communicate effectively
Availability to work flexible hours 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: $54,670 - $78,100 Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver Industry: Real Estate Services Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Right of Way Job Posting: May 28, 2026
Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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