Right of Way Specialist - Utilities & Permits

Fishel Co; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing plan

Job summary

Team Fishel, the Best Choice Employer in Utility Engineering and Construction, seeks a Right of Way Agent for our Hartfield, VA operation. The role involves negotiating easements, fee land purchases, permits, and settlements to protect property rights for customers.

Essential duties include acquiring land rights, budgeting and cost forecasting, and liaising with internal teams, cities, and landowners. Travel and field work are expected as part of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent right-of-way experience.
• Knowledge of all right-of-way aspects: project mgmt, acquisition, title, permitting, budgeting, operations, due diligence.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Identify land ownership from public records.
• Research titles and identify defects.
• Negotiate right of way acquisitions for construction and operations.
• Negotiate property damage settlements related to projects.
• Prepare ROW cost estimates for land acquisitions.
• Secure civil permits for facilities.
• Review and interpret land and ROW agreements.
• Act as liaison between departments, customers, cities, counties.
• Resolve encroachments and owner complaints with minimal cost.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starting

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Financial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent experience

Job description

Team Fishel, the Best Choice Employer in Utility Engineering and Construction, seeks a Right of Way Agent for our Hartfield, VA operation. The role involves negotiating easements, fee land purchases, permits, and settlements to protect property rights for customers.

Essential duties include acquiring land rights, budgeting and cost forecasting, and liaising with internal teams, cities, and landowners. Travel and field work are expected as part of this position.