Transmission Right of Way Agent

Job description

Job Posting End Date

n nPlease note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

nJob Summary

nThe 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.

nJob Description

nWhat you’ll do:

nnnHandle complicated negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

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nnSettle 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. Search courthouses and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein.

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nnReview and interpret legal documents, property surveys, legal descriptions, surveying drawings, appraisals, and reports. Prepare approved legal documents for the acquisition of land rights related to the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

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nnProvide functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land rights.

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nnMaintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports within Right-of-Way Stakeholder Information system (ROWSi). Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices in the acquisition of land rights.

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nnFollow TROW estimate guidelines and practices for the acquisition of land rights for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

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nnComplete ROW estimate & scope for TROW Projects, and manage, develop, review and coordinate right-of-way project scope, schedule, budget related to multiple right-of-way projects or program of projects.

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nnFollow TROW Outsourcing Technical Guidelines for the outsourcing of acquisition of land rights related to the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

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nnAct as a liaison or project manager with vendor companies performing services related to the acquisition of land rights for the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

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nnResponsible for project oversight in reviewing and supervising vendor companies on ROW Projects to ensure adherence to project schedules and budget, as well as project reporting. Review periodic status and cost of managed right-of-way projects.

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nnAlso, track the project quality, milestones and performance against annual work plans.

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nnMonitor the closeout process and establish any lessons learned on TROW projects and recommend process improvements as appropriate. Approve vouchers for payments incurred in the acquisition of land rights involving the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

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nnAct as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving the acquisition of land rights or other court actions which may result from the construction, reconstruction or maintenance for electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

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nnRepresent Transmission right-of-way in internal process improvement teams and initiatives as well as external industry forums, where required. Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.

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n nWhat we are looking for:

nTransmission Right of Way Senior SG7

nEducation/Experience:

nnnBachelor's or associate degree with four (4) years of related experience;

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nnOr High School equivalent with six (6) years of related experience

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nnExperience 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).

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

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n nTransmission Right of Way Agent Principal SG8

nEducation/Experience:

nnnBachelor's or associate degree with six (6) years of related experience;

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nnOr High School equivalent with eight (8) years of related experience

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nnDepending on education, five to seven (5-7) or more years of experience including work in these areas: business, management, real estate, law, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way with a minimum of two to three (2-3) years of experience in the acquisition of right-of-way or real estate activities and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc).

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

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n nTransmission Right of Way Agent Staff SG9

nEducation/Experience:

nnnBachelor’s or associate degree and eight (8) years of related experience;

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nnOr High School equivalent and ten (10) years of related experience

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nnDepending on education and years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc).

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

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n nLicenses/Certifications:

nnProfessional licenses and memberships encouraged.

n nIn addition:

nnnExcellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

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nnDemonstrate skills in conflict management and organizational problem-solving. Ability to convey vision, strategy or other complex information effectively with the ability to influence and drive results.

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nnSupport and demonstrate ability to provide the organization of project activities, delegate project task assignments, confidently set staff requirements and expectations to manage deliverables and hold staff accountable.

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nnDemonstrate willingness to provide constructive feedback to staff. This position consults with and/or advises the TROW Supervisor, TROW Manager and/or Project Managers on matters pertaining to the policies and procedures governing the acquisition of land and land rights.

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nnDevelop 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.

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nnPossess excellent written communication, presentation and organizational skills with a 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.

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nnThe individual filling this position will be required to travel within the AEP Transmission service territory; however, on rare occasions they may be assigned to special projects and travel outside the transmission service territory.

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nnMust be able to work outside normal business hours to accommodate project schedules. Must have a valid driver’s license issued by the appropriate State.

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n nWhere you’ll work:

nThis role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio.

nWhat you’ll get:

nTransmission Right of Way Agent Senior SG7($87,633-$109,544)

nTransmission Right of Way Agent Principal SG8($98,993-$128,689)

nTransmission Right of Way Agent Staff SG9($116,255-$151,132)

nIn addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

nWhere Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

nAt 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!

nAmerican Electric Power (On-Site)

n$87K- $151K / Year

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nCompensation Data

nCompensation Grade:

nSP20-007

nCompensation Range:

n$87,633.00 - $151,132.50

nThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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Worksite address

new albany, OH, 43054, US

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