Right of Way Associate

The Right of Way Associate plays a pivotal role in coordinating projects, acquiring easements, conducting title research, negotiating damage claims, and building relationships with customers. This position is integral to supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that enhance the way companies serve the world.

Responsibilities

Acquire land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other necessary documents for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission lines and distribution facilities.Prepare, maintain, and revise property owners’ files, right of way maps, records, drawings, exhibits, and necessary progress reports.Act as an expert witness and assist legal counsel and project management with witness selection and court actions related to condemnation.Negotiate with landowners for rights acquisition related to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, or maintenance of electric transmission and distribution facilities.Settle damage claims with landowners caused during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance, or removal of transmission and distribution facilities.Conduct title research by searching courthouse and other records to determine current property ownership and interests.Advise and assist in establishing fair market values for land and land rights acquisition based on real estate values and appraisal practices.Draft and prepare necessary documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, and other acquisitions.Participate in public meetings and informational hearings as needed.Assume additional responsibilities and projects, maintaining close communication with personnel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.