ROW Agent

JSI; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Generous PTO

Travel support

Professional development

Job summary

JSI invites you to join our team as a Right of Way (ROW) Agent on our Engineering and Design Team in Nephi, UT office, where you\'ll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.

As a ROW Agent, you will secure and manage rights-of-way, permits, and land access agreements to support broadband infrastructure deployment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in right-of-way acquisition for telecom and related infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ROW for telecommunications projects and regulatory issues.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and determine ROW and permitting needs, coordinating with engineering teams.
• Identify and secure permits and easements from federal, state, county, city, and private landowners.
• Negotiate right-of-way acquisitions and other property interests for telecom operations.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, property owners, local agencies, and permitting entities.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all transactions and documentation.
• Travel and a reliable vehicle are required.

Skills

ROW acquisition

Negotiation

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Description

JSI invites you to join our team as a

Department:

OSP - Engineering & Design

Location:

Nephi, UT

JSI invites you to join our team as a Right of Way (ROW) Agent on our Engineering and Design Team in our Nephi, UT office, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.

Position Overview:

As a ROW Agent, you will be responsible for securing and managing rights-of-way, permits, and land access agreements to support broadband infrastructure deployment. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, surveyors, landowners, and local jurisdictions to ensure projects are executed efficiently and compliantly. This is not a remote position and would require you to work in our Nephi, UT office.

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and construction plans, coordinating closely with engineering teams to determine ROW and permitting needs.
• Identify and secure the necessary permits and easements from federal, state, county, city, and private landowners.
• Negotiate right-of-way acquisitions and other property interests to accommodate telecommunication operations.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, property owners, local agencies, and permitting entities.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all transactions and documentation.
• Travel and a reliable vehicle are required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in right-of-way acquisition for telecom and related infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of all aspects of ROW for telecommunications projects and a solid understanding of general regulatory and legal issues.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• High school diploma or GED required.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and travel support.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.