Senior Right of Way Engineer
Luster National · Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted 6 days ago · $130k-$197k
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 6 days Luster National's roles stay open a median of 18 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Luster National's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Luster National
- moderate 10 stale, 1 reposted of 66 open
- Hiring momentum
- 84 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Luster National's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Luster National.
About this role
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
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Luster National as an employer.
What you need
- 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 you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- 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.
Summarised from Luster National's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Luster National on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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