Senior Right of Way Acquisition Agent

Join HDR as a Senior Right of Way Acquisition Agent. HDR is an employee-owned company committed to inclusion and making a positive impact. We are looking for candidates to fill positions in Chattanooga, TN, and Knoxville, TN.

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?

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel, property owner and occupant due diligence; negotiations for acquisition of rights and relocation of displace es relative to public or private projects
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients as assigned
• In conjunction with others, perform activities to support real property projects such as property assessments, risk analysis, acquisition of needed rights, occupant relocation, property management, construction coordination and utility relocation/coordination
• Perform other duties as needed

• 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 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 balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
• Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project
• 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

• AA degree or equivalent experience
• Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law
• Database and GIS familiarity
• Experience with plan reviews and acquisition in compliance with the Uniform Act
• Property Management experience for a DOT or municipality
• Prequalified with or able to become prequalified with TDOT within 3 months of employment

HDR is 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. For more information, see

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States - Tennessee - Jackson
• Other Locations:
  United States - Tennessee - Knoxville;
  United States - Tennessee - Chattanooga;
  United States - Tennessee - Nashville
• Industry: Highway + Road
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Business Class:
  Right of Way
• Job Posting:
  Jul 23, 2025
• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Job function:
  Management, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services