Launch your career in infrastructure at the intersection of people, projects, and purpose.

At ERM, we’re building the infrastructure that communities rely on every day—and we’re looking for a Right‑of‑Way (ROW) Agents who want to play a meaningful role in making that happen. This is a hands‑on, people‑facing opportunity for professionals eager to apply their real estate and negotiation expertise on complex, high‑impact projects.

As a Consulting Associate,Right‑of‑Way (ROW) Agentbased in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Ewing, New Jersey region, you’ll be a key contributor to water, wastewater, pipeline, gas, and electric transmission projects that support sustainable development and long‑term community needs. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your judgment, organization, and communication skills directly influence project success.

Why This Role Matters?

Right‑of‑way acquisition is foundational to infrastructure delivery. In this role, you’ll help ensure projects move forward responsibly and efficiently by securing the land rights and approvals required for construction, operation, and maintenance—while maintaining trust and professionalism with landowners and stakeholders.

What Your Impact Is:

Enable critical infrastructure projects by securing land rights and resolving property issues
Balance project needs with fair, ethical treatment of landowners
Support safe, compliant, and timely project execution across the region
Act as a trusted representative of ERM in the field and with external stakeholders

What You’ll Bring:

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of Right‑of‑Way (ROW) or related real estate experience
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS, and data management software
Knowledge of real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
Ability to meet criteria identified in the Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions
Ability to pass a pre‑hire background check and drug screen
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

Experience working on water, wastewater, pipeline, gas, and electric transmission projects
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for acquisition of property or property rights
Support the settlement of complex damage claims related to construction‑related property impacts
Research courthouse and other records to determine current property ownership and extent of interests
Advise on and assist in establishing fair market value ranges for land and land rights acquisitions
Review and manage documentation including rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, and options to purchase
Ensure compliance with corporate health and safety policies
Perform other duties as assigned or required to support project needs

For the Consulting Associate,Right‑of‑Way (ROW) Agentposition, the anticipated annual base pay is $65,600–$81,353 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainabilitychallengesand unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse,equitableand inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our companya great placeto build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class expertssupportsclients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technicalexpertisein addressing theirenvironmental, health, safety,riskand social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advanceobjectiveson the ground or at the executive level.

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Consulting Associate, Right‑of‑Way (ROW) Agent

ERM

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