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Senior Right of Way Engineer

Luster National
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted
10 days ago
Department
West Region
Salary
$130k-$197k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, transportation, or related engineering discipline), or related field
  • 15+ years of right-of-way engineering experience for large (> $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects
  • Experience reviewing right-of-way plans, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and easement exhibits, and taking them through public agency review and approval
  • Knowledge of boundary law, title research, record-of-survey requirements, deeds, plats, title reports, and federal and state right-of-way regulations, including the Uniform Act
  • Experience coordinating with acquisition agents, appraisers, surveyors, utility owners, railroads, and legal counsel
  • Ability to pass a background check and complete the site safety orientation required before performing work on the project site
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in engineering (civil, transportation, or related engineering discipline)
  • Active professional certifications and licenses such as PE or PLS registration issued by the applicable state authority, and/or SR/WA (IRWA)
  • Experience supporting light rail, commuter rail, or bus rapid transit corridor delivery
  • Experience serving as the owner’s lead right-of-way engineering authority on a program exceeding $1B in construction value
  • Experience with condemnation proceedings, mediation, or expert witness testimony on property rights positions
What the job really is

The Senior Right-of-Way Engineer will support large transit capital programs by focusing on right-of-way engineering tasks, including reviewing plans, overseeing engineering deliverables, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure property availability for construction. Responsibilities also involve analyzing design changes, managing easements, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits
  • Unlimited flexible time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
  • Long-term disability insurance
Things to weigh
  • This posting is for future roles, not for an immediate opening, which may affect the urgency of the application process.
  • The role involves significant responsibility and requires extensive experience, which may not suit entry-level candidates.
  • The salary range is broad and depends on various factors, which may lead to uncertainty in compensation discussions.
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