Right-of-Way Agent / Land Acquisition Specialist

    Highlights

    In this field-based role, you will work with property owners to secure easements, rights-of-way, and property acquisitions while coordinating with project teams and maintaining accurate records. SLC is seeking a detail-oriented Right-of-Way Agent to support land acquisition for utility and infrastructure projects.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilmington, NC

    Description

    Right-of-Way Agent / Land Acquisition Specialist

    Southeastern Land Company, Inc. (SLC) | South Carolina and North Carolina

    SLC is seeking a detail-oriented Right-of-Way Agent to support land acquisition for utility and infrastructure projects. In this field-based role, you will work with property owners to secure easements, rights-of-way, and property acquisitions while coordinating with project teams and maintaining accurate records.

    What you'll do

    • Negotiate easements, rights-of-way, and property acquisitions with landowners.
    • Research property ownership, titles, and parcel information.
    • Present offers and explain project impacts clearly and professionally.
    • Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers.
    • Document communications and transactions in digital records.
    • Follow client guidelines and project requirements.

    Required qualifications

    • Active real estate license in South Carolina or North Carolina.
    • Active notary commission in South Carolina or North Carolina.
    • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently in the field.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe software.
    • Reliable vehicle and ability to provide a computer with Windows 11, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and a printer.

    Preferred experience

    • Right-of-way, real estate, or land acquisition work.
    • Reading maps, plats, and legal descriptions.
    • Utility, infrastructure, transportation, or electrical transmission and distribution projects.
    • Projects funded by federal or state agencies, including DOT, FEMA, or HUD.

    Why join SLC

    SLC offers the opportunity to learn a specialized field within the utility and infrastructure industry, work with a collaborative team, and grow with the company. Compensation is based on experience and growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, insurance, retirement plans, education assistance, employee assistance programs, and paid time off.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Southeastern Land Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact the Human Resources Office at (803) 822-0333. Please reach out in advance when possible so we have time to arrange the accommodation.

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