Snyder & Associates, Inc. is a well-established civil and structural engineering consulting firm known for delivering thoughtful, high-quality solutions to public and private clients. As project demands for right of way services continue to grow, we are excited to expand our team with a senior right of way (ROW) agent based in our Ankeny office.

As a senior ROW agent with real estate expertise, you will join our team of specialists who focus on municipal, transportation, and water resource projects. Through our flexible management approach, you will be empowered to carve your own path to professional growth through innovation and continuous improvement. 

This role involves supporting our internal and external clients in the negotiation and acquisition of real estate right-of-way necessary for completion of engineering projects. Responsibilities include:

• Negotiate and facilitate the acquisition of property rights as required by various projects; property rights may include, but are not limited to, rights of entry, temporary or perpetual easements, and fee title
• Research and analyze land ownership documents to prepare land rights and easement grants
• Read and interpret property appraisals, title reports, plans and legal descriptions
• Communicate project details and impacts with property owners and their representatives in an ethical and professional manner, presenting in arranged appointments on-site, virtually, and in public meetings
• Meet with property owners or their representatives to negotiate and acquire their holdings
• Prepare and/or consummate purchase agreements, deeds, easements, extended occupancy agreements
• Lead efforts to generate new business

• Experience with right-of-way acquisition process
• Active Iowa real estate license
• Possess or ability to obtain an Iowa real estate Broker’s License
• Ability to interpret and review engineering plans and construction details
• Skilled at achieving project objectives, balanced with maintaining strong client and property owner relationships

The successful candidate will be goal driven with strong organizational skills; high attention to detail; excellent interpersonal communication skills; and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Why should you apply?

• Competitive Compensation
• Free Family Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flextime
• 401k with Company Match
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Annual Bonus Program (dependent on company and individual performance)

Life At Snyder

Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the Midwest. With thirteen office locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it’s about more than just the project at hand. It’s about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our existing clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. Watch the Snyder & Associates About Us Video to learn more. You’ll also find a welcoming, family‑oriented atmosphere that encourages connection, celebrates achievements, and offers opportunities to engage with the community and bring engineering to life outside the office, empowering you to grow your career while making a difference in the places we proudly call home.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.