Land Agent (Field Based)

ERM is hiring Land Agents in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut for electric transmission projects. Responsibilities include acquiring land rights, negotiating with landowners, settling damage claims, and preparing necessary documents. This full-time, limited-term role lasts 12 months and requires a high school diploma, 3 years of ROW experience, and a valid driver's license. The position involves regional travel and offers a salary range of $78,240 to $94,577.
## Land Agent (Field Based) — Boston, MA

ERM is hiring Land Agents in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut to support electric transmission and distribution project efforts. Land Agents will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. This is a full-time (40 hours a week) limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable. The role is limited-term, non-exempt.

You will frequently negotiate with land owners (or their designees), often handling diverse and complex negotiations. Settlement of complex damage claims with land owners (or their designees) related to property damage caused or created during construction is part of the work. You will search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein, and advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights. Drafting and/or supervising the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project is expected. Compliance with corporate health and safety policies is required, and you will perform other duties as assigned or required.

We anticipate the annual base pay of $78,240.00 – $94,577, $37.61/hr – $45.46/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

A successful candidate will have the following:

- High school diploma.

- Minimum 3 years of ROW experience; transmission project experience preferred.

- Active real estate license preferred.

- Notary public or the ability to obtain within 30 days required.

- IRWA membership a plus.

- Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, Arc. GIS and data management software.

- Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.

- Ability to travel regionally.

- Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.

- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.

- Valid Drivers License.

- Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible_ employees. _Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed

- Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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