Senior Right of Way Engineer
Required skills
- right-of-way plans
- legal descriptions
- parcel maps
- easement exhibits
- title research
- boundary resolution
- encroachment analysis
- record-of-survey
- utility relocations
- franchise agreements
Nice to have
- PE
- PLS
- SR/WA
- light rail
- commuter rail
- bus rapid transit
Role summary
Seeking experienced Senior Right-of-Way Engineers to support major transit capital programs. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving right-of-way plans, legal descriptions, and easement documents; evaluating design changes for right-of-way impacts; coordinating various property rights agreements; overseeing survey and title work; analyzing utility and third-party interests; and supporting construction and certification milestones. The role involves extensive coordination with internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders. Candidates will mentor junior engineers and require a Bachelor's degree in engineering with 15+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in relevant software and knowledge of boundary law and regulations are essential. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, PE/PLS/SR/WA certifications, and specific transit project experience.
About the Positions
We’re seeking Senior Right-of-Way Engineers to support large, complex transit capital programs, including light rail and bus corridors, stations, tunnels, elevated guideway, trackwork, and rail systems, delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Your focus is the right-of-way engineering that keeps transit corridor delivery moving: right-of-way plans, legal descriptions, parcel and easement documentation, and the coordination across design, survey, acquisition, and construction that decides whether property is available when crews need it.
This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $130k-$197k/year ($63-$95/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level and years of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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