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Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a part-time Right-of-Way Agent to support infrastructure and transportation projects in Reno, NV. This role offers the opportunity to perform a broad range of professional right-of-way functions, including acquisition, relocation, cost analysis, and stakeholder coordination.

Working under general direction, you will contribute to projects that require technical expertise, strong negotiation skills, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is experienced in navigating complex right-of-way challenges.

Your Role

In this role, you will support the planning and execution of right-of-way activities across multiple projects. Key responsibilities include:

  • Negotiate property acquisitions, including those involving businesses, design considerations, and non-monetary benefits
  • Review and evaluate administrative settlements and provide recommendations for approval
  • Deliver relocation advisory services to displaced individuals and businesses, including planning, housing payment development, and claims review
  • Prepare and support right-of-way cost estimates for client projects
  • Interpret and communicate right-of-way policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Develop project schedules and provide technical guidance related to right-of-way program elements
  • Collaborate with planning, design, environmental, surveying, and project management teams to identify and resolve right-of-way impacts
  • Participate in the selection of right-of-way consultants and support proposal development and project presentations
  • Perform technical analysis, reporting, and documentation to support project delivery
  • Coordinate with junior staff and provide guidance on assigned tasks as needed
  • Engage with clients, property owners, attorneys, and government agencies to facilitate project progress
Consulting & advisory Consultancy, Strategy & Advisory

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Job Type

Part time

Ref

R-157895

Salary range

-

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field, plus 4+ years of relevant professional experience OR 7+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience in right-of-way, real estate, property management, or related fields
  • Strong working knowledge of state and federal right-of-way regulations and procedures
  • Proven ability to analyze data, manage complex issues, and make sound recommendations
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Effective report writing and documentation abilities
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience supporting relocation, acquisitions, or infrastructure-related projects is preferred
  • Prior exposure to public sector or transportation projects is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a part-time capacity
  • Ability to manage complex and sometimes sensitive negotiations while exercising independent judgment and analytical problem-solving.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $40.00 - $55.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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