Sr. Right of Way Agent - Electric

Universal Field Services, Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Field Services, Inc. in Utah is seeking experienced Right of Way Agents to negotiate property acquisitions with landowners and coordinate adjacent utility and construction interests.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, legal understanding, and meticulous record-keeping to support timely permitting and project delivery. This safety-sensitive position requires reading maps, locating owners, preparing affidavits, and mentoring junior staff to ensure compliance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Read, understands and interprets maps and construction drawings.
• Has advanced understanding of real estate law and terminology.
• Has knowledge of sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition.
• Skilled in examining public records and determining surface ownership.
• Locates owners of land.
• Prepares Affidavits as needed (e.g. Descent and Distribution; Identify, Use and Adverse Possession).
• Plots property descriptions from public records.
• Understands appraisal theory, appraisal processes and property values.
• Effectively communicates acquisition processes and requirements and conducts good faith negotiations with landowners to secure agreements.
• Maintains accurate records of every contact made with property owner or their representative.
• Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Appears as a witness in litigation, as required.
• Secures any county, state and federal permits, as needed.
• Prepare parcel files for condemnation process, as needed.
• Mentors right of way agents.
• Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office.

Job description

Universal Field Services is hiring experienced Right of Way Agents in Utah. If you're an experienced ROW agent looking for your next opportunity, we’d like to hear from you!

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for negotiating complex acquisitions of real property interests from affected landowners using standard right of way techniques, effective communication skills, proper legal procedures and client specific criteria by performing the essential duties described herein. This is a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Read, understands and interprets maps and construction drawings.
• Has advanced understanding of real estate law and terminology.
• Has knowledge of sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition.
• Skilled in examining public records and determining surface ownership.
• Locates owners of land.
• Prepares Affidavits as needed (e.g. Descent and Distribution; Identify, Use and Adverse Possession).
• Plots property descriptions from public records.
• Understands appraisal theory, appraisal processes and property values.
• Effectively communicates acquisition processes and requirements and conducts good faith negotiations with landowners to secure agreements.
• Maintains accurate records of every contact made with property owner or their representative.
• Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Appears as a witness in litigation, as required.
• Secures any county, state and federal permits, as needed.
• Prepare parcel files for condemnation process, as needed.
• Mentors right of way agents.
• Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office.