Job Posting End Date07-21-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary Responsible, with minimal supervision and the ability to supervise contract agents, for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution lines.
Job DescriptionRight of Way Agent (Salary Grade 6)Right of Way Agent Sr (Salary Grade 7)What You'll Do:- Handle complicated negotiations with land owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
- Settle complicated damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
- Search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein. Remain knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the Right of Way Supervisor in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
- Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for AEP's electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
- Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land and land rights.
- Act as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
- Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports.
What We're Looking For:Required License(s)/Certification(s): Driver license and Notary Commission
Right of Way Agent (Salary Grade 6)Education: Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field; (Or) high school diploma and 2 years experience in the acquisition of real estate and right of way or related field.
Experience: 4 years experience in the acquisition of real estate or right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related type of work. This is in addition to any experience listed above.
Right of Way Agent Sr (Salary Grade 7)Education: Associates degree in business, engineering, paralegal, real estate or related field; (Or) High school diploma and 2 years' experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related fields.
Experience: 6 years experience in in the acquisition of real estate or right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related type of work. This is in addition to any experience listed above.
Additional Expectations:- Travel in assigned territory.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Capable of walking long distances and or climbing steep terrain.
- Capable of utilizing all distribution electronic mapping and easement imaging systems.
- Strong computer skills.
What You'll Get: This single vacancy is posted in a range. Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.
Right of Way Agent (Salary Grade 6)$79,000.00-$89,000.00 Annually (USD)
Right of Way Agent Sr (Salary Grade 7)$91,000.00-$101,000.00 Annually (USD)
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-006
Compensation Range:$74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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