Right of Way Agent

We are seeking a Right of Way Agent to acquire and enforce real property rights for the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the transmission, distribution, and communication system. The agent will serve as the primary point of contact between the client utility company and the public customers, managing the acquisition, negotiation, and communication of all types of real property rights related to utility projects.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, licenses, leases, purchase and sale agreements
• Professional experience with transmission powerlines
• Knowledge of Real Estate principles gained through education and experience
• Strong understanding of valuation and appraisal methodology
• Clear, concise written and oral communications
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy (working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Google Earth)
• Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper
• Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze engineering and right-of-way drawings
• Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents
• Skilled in property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same
• Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement
• Ability to create and manage project forecasts associated with field agent tasks and professionally convey progress to internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan employer matching program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work arrangement
• Wellness programs