Description

 Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a ROW Specialist to add to our growing team. We are looking for an experienced Professional Engineer with a Transportation Design background. This is an exciting role for someone looking to grow their career with a growing company.  Apply today and help play a pivotal role in scaling our company. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. If you are a ROW Specialist that aligns with our values, we would love for you to continue reading and apply.

What You Will Do: 

• Meet with clients, design staff and landowners to discuss project impacts to parcels and address landowners' concerns. 
• Complete field title investigations, present offers of compensation and negotiate settlements. 
• Research property ownership, set up parcel files, notarize documents, assist in project management tracking.
• Draft conveyance documents and obtain mortgage releases
• Relocation tasks will include:
  • Meeting with displaced property owners and tenants
  • Providing referrals, preparation of relocation claims,
  • Coordination of move estimates 
  • Maintenance of the project spreadsheets for our clients

What You Will Bring: 

• Associates degree in business, planning, construction, survey or a closely related field or one or more years of right of way related experience; such as, right of way acquisition or management, relocation, title examination, and right of way analysis
• Minnesota Real Estate License and Public Notary License in MN or ability to attain within 6 months of hire 
  • Additional licenses preferred in WI, IA, ND & SD
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution
• Ability to work independently, communicate and document effectively, handle large volumes of work
• Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
• Willingness to travel within Minnesota and to out-state projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with GIS, Microsoft Office Products and various databases 
• Knowledge, experience, and contacts in right of way work related to Transportation and Utility/ Transmission Line Projects.
• MnDOT REALMS software experience
• Acquisition experience in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and/or North Dakota
• Knowledge of acquisition and relocation procedures under the Uniform Relocation Act
• Ability to work in the posted location

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.  

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.              

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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