Right of Way Specialist at Rk&K in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States | Kablio

Role

Description

acquisition support

negotiations

regulatory compliance

document preparation

market analysis

title research

RK&K is looking for a Right of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in Atlanta, Georgia. Build your career and help build a better environment by providing real estate support that includes negotiations and acquisition assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects.

Provide real estate support for acquisitions.
Negotiate acquisitions/divestures on various utility projects.
Comply with Federal, State, and local real estate laws.
Prepare deeds, easements, options, condemnation packages, and agreements.
Conduct property settlements.
Testify as needed in condemnation cases.
Attend project meetings, provide updates, and record meeting minutes.
Prepare comparable market analysis reports and just compensation letters.
Perform appraisal reviews.
Research county land records and review title commitments.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers, and the public.

Requirements

4 years

high school

microsoft office

electric utility

title review

communication

Four years experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance, or property asset management services.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience negotiating acquisition or sale of real estate.
Effective communication as a witness in trials, public meetings, and hearings.
Knowledge of court system, its records, and its rules.
Understanding of Federal, State, and local real estate laws, standards, and guidelines such as the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts.
Experience across a variety of acquisition and relocation projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with electric utility projects.
Knowledge of electric utility systems.
Experience reviewing title commitments.
General knowledge of Georgia.

Benefits

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement, attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well‑being and growth.

As a full‑service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities where we live and work. Our award‑winning culture of collaboration and trust has thrived for over 100 years, delivering concepts, processes, and outcomes designed for success.

Paid time off.
Matching 401(k) plan.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs and employee resource groups.
Career development opportunities.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1923

Year of Origin

The company originated as a civil-engineering startup in a Baltimore townhouse and has since grown into a full-service consultancy.

Revenue $308M

Annual Revenue

Generating around $308 million in annual revenue, the firm operates across multiple regions with over a dozen offices.

ENR Top 100

U.S. Design Ranking

Recognized in ENR’s Top 100 U.S. Design Firms for delivering collaborative and quality-driven work.

Evolved from a civil-engineering startup into a full-service multidisciplinary consultancy.
Headquartered in Baltimore with over a dozen offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas.
Specializes in transportation planning and infrastructure, water resources, utilities/energy, environmental services, structures, and survey.
Projects include highway design, bridge inspection, stormwater management systems, and utility relocations, blending field work with big-picture design.
Supports alternative delivery models (design-build, P3) for over two decades, guiding projects from RFQ through construction and inspection.
Staff has undertaken adventurous fieldwork, such as building roads through the Honduran jungle and inspecting wastewater infrastructure in wetlands.
Operates with a low-ego culture emphasizing teamwork, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Culture + Values

low key, low ego.
we sweat the small stuff.
teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our success.
our people are our greatest asset.
agile and flexible, yet disciplined and practical.
creativity and innovation are in our tool box.
we see the unseen, solve problems and discover solutions.

Environment + Sustainability

2023

First Annual Sustainability Report

Released as part of the centennial strategy, marking a milestone in sustainability efforts.

Committed to integrated sustainability in nearly every project—using LEED, SITES, Envision, GreenRoads, WEDG certifications.
Minimize waste and reuse materials where feasible across project and internal operations.
Consider environmental impacts, sustainability, and resiliency in engineering designs.
Advance pollution prevention, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability goals.
Position sustainability as both cost‑savings and value‑add in short‑ and long‑term operations.
“Protect the Buffalo” motto reflects preserving environment and infrastructure for future generations.

Inclusion & Diversity

135+ Members

Women’s Leadership Forum

Since 2015, the Women’s Leadership Forum has grown to engage over 135 members through various professional development activities.

35+ Sessions

Professional Development

The forum has hosted 35+ 'lunch and learns' on topics like work-life balance, career development, and leadership.

4.0/5 Rating

Glassdoor D&I Score

The company received a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0/5 based on 61 employee reviews.

Committed to an environment free of discrimination and racial bias; welcome, respect, develop and leverage individual differences.
DEIB Council composed of employees from diverse backgrounds driving policy change and initiatives.
Employee Resource Groups for LGBTQIA+ and African American/Black employees and allies.

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Careers

Projects

About Us

Role

Description

acquisition support

negotiations

regulatory compliance

document preparation

market analysis

title research

Provide real estate support for acquisitions.
Negotiate acquisitions/divestures on various utility projects.
Comply with Federal, State, and local real estate laws.
Prepare deeds, easements, options, condemnation packages, and agreements.
Conduct property settlements.
Testify as needed in condemnation cases.
Attend project meetings, provide updates, and record meeting minutes.
Prepare comparable market analysis reports and just compensation letters.
Perform appraisal reviews.
Research county land records and review title commitments.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers, and the public.

Requirements

4 years

high school

microsoft office

electric utility

title review

communication

Four years experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance, or property asset management services.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience negotiating acquisition or sale of real estate.
Effective communication as a witness in trials, public meetings, and hearings.
Knowledge of court system, its records, and its rules.
Understanding of Federal, State, and local real estate laws, standards, and guidelines such as the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts.
Experience across a variety of acquisition and relocation projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with electric utility projects.
Knowledge of electric utility systems.
Experience reviewing title commitments.
General knowledge of Georgia.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Matching 401(k) plan.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs and employee resource groups.
Career development opportunities.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1923

Year of Origin

The company originated as a civil-engineering startup in a Baltimore townhouse and has since grown into a full-service consultancy.

Revenue $308M

Annual Revenue

Generating around $308 million in annual revenue, the firm operates across multiple regions with over a dozen offices.

ENR Top 100

U.S. Design Ranking

Recognized in ENR’s Top 100 U.S. Design Firms for delivering collaborative and quality-driven work.

Evolved from a civil-engineering startup into a full-service multidisciplinary consultancy.
Headquartered in Baltimore with over a dozen offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas.
Specializes in transportation planning and infrastructure, water resources, utilities/energy, environmental services, structures, and survey.
Projects include highway design, bridge inspection, stormwater management systems, and utility relocations, blending field work with big-picture design.
Supports alternative delivery models (design-build, P3) for over two decades, guiding projects from RFQ through construction and inspection.
Staff has undertaken adventurous fieldwork, such as building roads through the Honduran jungle and inspecting wastewater infrastructure in wetlands.
Operates with a low-ego culture emphasizing teamwork, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Culture + Values

low key, low ego.
we sweat the small stuff.
teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our success.
our people are our greatest asset.
agile and flexible, yet disciplined and practical.
creativity and innovation are in our tool box.
we see the unseen, solve problems and discover solutions.

Environment + Sustainability

2023

First Annual Sustainability Report

Released as part of the centennial strategy, marking a milestone in sustainability efforts.

Committed to integrated sustainability in nearly every project—using LEED, SITES, Envision, GreenRoads, WEDG certifications.
Minimize waste and reuse materials where feasible across project and internal operations.
Consider environmental impacts, sustainability, and resiliency in engineering designs.
Advance pollution prevention, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability goals.
Position sustainability as both cost‑savings and value‑add in short‑ and long‑term operations.
“Protect the Buffalo” motto reflects preserving environment and infrastructure for future generations.

Inclusion & Diversity

135+ Members

Women’s Leadership Forum

Since 2015, the Women’s Leadership Forum has grown to engage over 135 members through various professional development activities.

35+ Sessions

Professional Development

The forum has hosted 35+ 'lunch and learns' on topics like work-life balance, career development, and leadership.

4.0/5 Rating

Glassdoor D&I Score

The company received a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0/5 based on 61 employee reviews.

Committed to an environment free of discrimination and racial bias; welcome, respect, develop and leverage individual differences.
DEIB Council composed of employees from diverse backgrounds driving policy change and initiatives.
Employee Resource Groups for LGBTQIA+ and African American/Black employees and allies.

Articles

Careers

Projects

About Us