Right of Way; ROW Technician

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

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The Right of Way Technician supports property acquisition and right of way activities, including title research, permitting, and documentation, ensuring projects proceed efficiently. This role reports to the Right of Way Project Manager and can be based in Richmond, VA, or Raleigh, NC.

• Conduct property and title research, including reviewing deeds, easements, leases, and other public records.

• Compile digital title abstracts and identify defects or encumbrances affecting surface ownership.

• Assist in preparing reports and documentation for project status and acquisition progress.

• Perform QA/QC on work products and support minor landowner inquiries under supervision.

• Collaborate with project teams to support permitting, acquisition, and right of way tasks.

• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills

• Attention to detail in reviewing records, documents, and project data.

• Knowledge of right of way laws, survey documents, and title research procedures.

• Competence in preparing reports, documentation, and using GIS or other mapping/record management software.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required; willingness to travel up to 50%.

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 1 year of experience within ROW/Title Research

• VA or NC Real Estate License a plus

• Being a Notary Public is a plus

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Benefits

Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.

In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

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