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Right of Way Specialist (Mid-Senior)location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 Company: PacifiCorp POWER YOUR GREATNESS PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging. General Purpose This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience. Right of Way Specialist:Administers all aspects of PacifiCorp's rights of way and land rights associated with transmission and distribution infrastructure. Acquire, negotiate, document, and maintain easements, licenses, permits, and other land rights necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance, and protection of utility facilities. Develop positive relationships with landowners and stakeholders while resolving real property-related issues in a manner that supports customer satisfaction and protects company interests. In addition, a Senior Right of Way Specialist:Leads complex right of way acquisition and stakeholder engagement activities supporting PacifiCorp's utility operations and capital projects. Serve as a trusted advisor and primary liaison for major landowners, governmental agencies, tribal entities, community leaders, and other stakeholders, providing strategic leadership in negotiations, conflict resolution, public outreach, and corridor stewardship. Responsibilities Responsibilities for the Right of Way Specialist Include:Negotiate and acquire easements, rights of way, licenses, leases, access agreements, permits, and other land rights necessary to support utility operations, maintenance, and capital projects.Research, analyze, and interpret ownership records, title reports, legal descriptions, surveys, plats, permits, and other land rights documents to support acquisitions and land management activities.Serve as the primary contact for landowners, agencies, and stakeholders, resolving encroachments, trespass claims, access issues, permitting matters, and other right of way concerns while maintaining positive working relationships.Maintain accurate right of way records, documentation, permitting requirements, compliance obligations, and critical milestones within company systems.Support construction, maintenance, and project teams by securing property rights, evaluating costs and land acquisition alternatives, and resolving land-related constraints.Collaborate with engineering, environmental, legal, regulatory, and project management teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company standards, and industry best practices. In Addition to the Above, Responsibilities for the Senior Right of Way Specialist Include:Leads complex right of way acquisition, land management, and stakeholder engagement initiatives involving significant operational, financial, regulatory, or public impacts.Manage high-profile negotiations with major landowners, tribal entities, public agencies, developers, government organizations, and other key stakeholders.Develop acquisition strategies, recommend risk mitigation measures, and partner with leadership, legal counsel, and project teams to support successful project execution.Mentor, assign work to, and provide technical guidance for Career-Level Right of Way Specialists.Serve as a trusted advisor and company representative, utilizing advanced communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills to balance stakeholder interests with business objectives. Requirements Requirements for the Right of Way Specialist Include:Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Land Management, Finance, Law, Geography, Environmental Studies, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum three years of experience in right of way, land management, real estate, permitting, utility land services, or a related field.Working knowledge of right of way acquisition, easements, permitting, ti