Transmission Right of Way Agent

aep; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in Roanoke, VA

Competitive compensation + benefits

Job summary

American Electric Power (On-Site) seeks a Transmission Right of Way Agent to negotiate land rights needed for electric transmission/distribution projects. The role is on-site in Roanoke, VA, with responsibilities spanning negotiation, settlements, and document review.

Travel within the service territory and occasional out-of-territory work may be required. Candidates should have real estate/land management experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Negotiation with property owners for land rights and settlements.
• Experience in right-of-way procurement and surveying.
• Ability to review legal documents, surveys and appraisals.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within service territory.
• Knowledge of land management databases (geoAMPS) and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate land rights with property owners for transmission/distribution facilities.
• Settle damage claims related to property during construction or maintenance.
• Search courthouse/records to determine ownership and interests.
• Review and interpret legal documents, surveys, and appraisals.
• Prepare routine legal documents for land acquisitions.
• Provide support to other AEP units on land rights procedures.
• Maintain owner files, maps, drawings, and ROWSi reports.
• Advise on fair market value ranges for land acquisitions.
• Develop understanding of TROW estimates and scoping guidelines.
• Review and approve vouchers for land rights expenses.

Skills

Negotiation

Records search

Legal documents review

Real estate knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree (business/real estate/engineering/paralegal)

High school diploma

Tools

geoAMPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Transmission Right of Way (TROW) Agent is responsible for the acquisition of land rights necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Possess and demonstrate the ability to negotiate with property owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to settle damage claims with property owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP, or its contractors, during the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein.
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to review and interpret legal documents, property surveys, legal descriptions, surveying drawings, appraisals, and reports.
• Prepare routine approved legal documents for the acquisition of land rights as may be necessary relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Assist in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures related to the acquisition of land rights.
• Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports within Right-of-Way Stakeholder Information system (ROWSi).
• Provide real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and/or assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land rights.
• Develop an understanding of the TROW estimate & scoping guidelines for TROW Projects.
• Review and approve vouchers for payments of expenses incurred in the acquisition of land rights.
• Promote and enforce Company's AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.

Where you'll work:

This role sits on site in Roanoke, Virginia

What you'll get:

• Transmission Right of Way Agent Associate SG5($63,496-$79,369)
• Transmission Right of Way Agent SG6($74,551-$93,188)
• Transmission Right of Way Agent Senior SG7($87,633-$109,544)
• In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

American Electric Power (On-Site)

$63K- $109K / Year

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Prior experience in a leadership position and/or project management a plus.

In addition:

• Develop skills in and provide effective communication that is clear, direct, concise, and professional, including effective listening, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
• Possess excellent written communication, presentation and organizational skills with strong proficiency working with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and right-of-way/ land management databases (i.e., geoAMPS or other land management databases) or other equivalent databases.

The individual filling this position will be required to travel within the AEP Transmission service territory; however, on rare occasions may be assigned to special projects and travel outside the transmission service territory. Must be able to work outside normal business hours to accommodate project schedules.

Must have a valid driver's license issued by the appropriate State.

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Business, project management, real estate, law, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way and/or real estate and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc.).

Transmission Right of Way Agent Senior SG7

Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field and 4 years' experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research, or related fields. OR High school diploma and 6 years' experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research, or related fields.

Experience in one or more of the following areas: Business, project management, real estate, law, electric transmiss