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Job Title


Senior Right of Way Agent


Company : Snyder & Associates, Inc.


Location : Ankeny, IA


Created : 2026-04-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 titleResearch and analyze land ownership documents to prepare land rights and easement grantsRead and interpret property appraisals, title reports, plans and legal descriptionsCommunicate 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 meetingsMeet with property owners or their representatives to negotiate and acquire their holdingsPrepare and/or consummate purchase agreements, deeds, easements, extended occupancy agreementsLead efforts to generate new businessExperience with right-of-way acquisition processActive Iowa real estate licensePossess or ability to obtain an Iowa real estate Broker’s LicenseAbility to interpret and review engineering plans and construction detailsSkilled 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 CompensationFree Family Health, Vision, and Dental InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off ProgramPaid Parental LeaveFlextime401k with Company MatchFree Life and Disability InsuranceAnnual 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  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  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.