Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way

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Rolling Meadows, Illinois time type:
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** ERM’s
** dynamic team and help shape the future of energy and environmental solutions.
** Why This Role Matters
** As a
** Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way
** in
** Rolling Meadows, Illinois**, you’ll play a key role in enabling the construction and maintenance of essential facilities for electric transmission and distribution projects. Your work ensures that projects move forward smoothly, legally, and ethically—making you an integral part of powering communities and advancing renewable energy initiatives.
** What Your Impact Is
*** Support major infrastructure projects across diverse industries, including power generation, renewable energy, and technology.
* Negotiate and secure land agreements that make critical projects possible.
* Serve as the bridge between property owners and clients, fostering trust and collaboration.
* Contribute to environmental stewardship by helping deliver sustainable solutions.
** What You'll Bring
***
* Required:

*** Bachelor’s and/or Masters preferred but not required; IRWA or similar registration preferred but not necessary. In lieu of a degree, candidates with 3+ years related experience will be considered.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within expert teams.
* Experience in developing and implementing successful growth strategies with power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects, mining, oil & gas, technology clients.
* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
** Preferred:
*** IRWA or similar professional registration.
* Experience with title research, permitting processes, or land valuation studies.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Negotiate and secure legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases) on behalf of clients.
* Conduct and review deed/title research and summarize property rights.
* Act as liaison between property owners and clients to maintain positive relationships.
* Assist with permit applications for road crossings, building permits, and other regulatory requirements.
* Support damage claim investigations and settlement negotiations.
* Help develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
* Track project land budgets and prepare financial progress reports.

For the Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way position, the anticipated annual base pay is $66,240 – $73,033 (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.
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* Who We Are:

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

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to 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 experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.

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