Senior Right of Way Agent — Land Rights & Permits

AEP Service Corporation; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation seeks a Right of Way professional to manage acquisition of land rights, licenses, leases, and permits for its electric transmission and distribution facilities. You will lead negotiations, manage docs, inspect records, and support multiple business units in securing necessary rights.

The role involves traveling in the assigned territory, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting to support thousands of miles of facilities and

Qualifications

• Bachelors are not required; roles may accept related associative education.
• Experience in right of way procurement, surveying or title research is valued.
• Notary Commission and driver license are required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with landowners for acquisition of rights for transmission/distribution facilities.
• Settle damage claims with landowners related to construction activities.
• Search records to determine property ownership and values.
• Draft documents for rights of entry, easements, leases, licenses and permits.
• Assist supervision in questions about land rights across units.
• Witness and assist in condemnation actions.
• Maintain property owner files, maps and progress reports.

Education

Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field

High school diploma + 1 year experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research, or related fields

High school diploma + 2 years experience in acquisition of real estate and right of way or related field

Tools

Electronic mapping systems

Easement imaging systems

Job description

AEP Service Corporation seeks a Right of Way professional to manage acquisition of land rights, licenses, leases, and permits for its electric transmission and distribution facilities. You will lead negotiations, manage docs, inspect records, and support multiple business units in securing necessary rights.

The role involves traveling in the assigned territory, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting to support thousands of miles of facilities and