Transportation Real Estate Right-of-Way Internship (Anchorage)

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DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued—we support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Transportation Planning and Design 

Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team!

Transportation Real Estate Right-of-Way Internship

Launch your career in real estate and right of way with hands-on experience on impactful transportation and infrastructure projects. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop valuable research and project coordination skills, and gain exposure to a specialized industry with strong long-term career potential.  Whether you're exploring a future in real estate, land acquisition, urban planning, or project management, you'll receive mentorship, meaningful project experience, and the chance to build a professional foundation while contributing to projects that help shape communities.

Summary

The Real Estate Intern will support the Right-of-Way and Real Estate team in performing land title research, property acquisition support, appraisal coordination, and relocation-related activities for highway, airport, public facility, and private-sector projects. This position is designed to provide hands-on exposure to real estate and right-of-way services while working alongside experienced professionals.

The Intern will assist with project documentation, property ownership research, data collection, file organization, and other administrative and technical support tasks. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to learn, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. The Intern is expected to actively seek guidance, apply feedback, and contribute to project success while developing industry knowledge and professional skills.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed below with guidance and mentorship from experienced team members. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Learning and Technical Development

• Gain exposure to real estate acquisition, relocation, and right of way processes.
• Assist with basic technical and administrative tasks under supervision.
• Learn industry standards, regulations, and project delivery procedures.
• Participate in quality review activities and develop attention to detail.
• Demonstrate initiative and eagerness to learn new skills and concepts.

 

 

Teamwork

• Collaborate effectively with team members and project staff.
• Ask questions, seek clarification, and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support colleagues with project-related tasks as assigned.

 

Project Support

Under the guidance of experienced staff, assist with:

• Project file setup and maintenance.
• Property ownership and public records research.
• Data entry, spreadsheet updates, and database maintenance.
• Preparation of draft offer packages and supporting documentation.
• Compilation of background information for valuations, reports, and technical memoranda.
• Organization of project correspondence and records.
• Research of tax records and property sales information.

 

Understanding Project Delivery

• Develop an understanding of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Learn how individual tasks contribute to overall project success.
• Complete assigned tasks within established timelines with guidance from supervisors.

 

Industry Standards and Regulations

Gain familiarity with:

• Professional and ethical standards.
• Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA).
• State right of way manuals and procedures.
• Real estate and acquisition industry best practices.

 

Client and Stakeholder Exposure

• Attend project meetings and observe client interactions.
• Assist with meeting preparation and documentation.
• Respond to routine communications with support from supervisors.

 

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level of Work / Accountability

Performs entry-level technical and administrative work while learning right of way and real estate practices. Work is completed under close supervision and mentoring from experienced team members.

Education and/or Experience

• Pursuing or recently completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous internships, coursework, or related experiences are a plus, but not required.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver's license preferred to support business travel requirements.
• Real Estate license is a plus but not required.
• Interest in pursuing professional right-of-way or real estate certifications is encouraged.

 

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.