Right of Way Agent Associate-Right of Way Agent Senior

About this role

Job Posting End Date 09-04-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible, with minimal supervision and the ability to supervise contract agents, for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution lines. Job Description

Posted Right of Way Agent Associate -Senior

What You'll Do:

Right of Way Agent Associate

• Under close supervision negotiates with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric distribution facilities.

• With direction from a supervisor, settle damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of distribution facilities.

• With the advice of a supervisor, search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein.

• Under close supervision, draft documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for AEP's electric distribution facilities.

• With the advice of a supervisor, assist in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land and land rights.

• Interface and cooperate with other AEP departments to resolve challenges impacting ROW procurement and schedules; maintain right of way and property records.

• Develop and maintain favorable relationships with the general public, landowners, federal, state and local government agencies.

• Promote, support and enforce safety practices to safeguard employees, the general public and AEP equipment.

• Be proactive in responding to customer inquiries and complaints as they relate to company distribution right of way activities.

• Process, coordinate, and manage railroad permits, licenses, and agreements for projects and activities across the State of Ohio, including communication and coordination with railroad companies, internal stakeholders, and external agencies to ensure timely approvals and compliance with applicable requirements.

Right of Way Agent

• Handle complicated negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.

• Settle complicated damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.

• Search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein. Remain knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the Right of Way Supervisor in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.

• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for AEP's electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

• Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land and land rights.

• Act as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

• Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports.

• Process, coordinate, and manage railroad permits, licenses, and agreements for projects and activities across the State of Ohio, including communication and coordination with railroad companies, internal stakeholders, and external agencies to ensure timely approvals and compliance with applicable requirements.

Right of Way Agent Senior

• Handle complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric distribution facilities.

• Settle complex damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of distribution facilities.

• Search courthouse and other records may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.

• Draft documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for AEP's electric distribution facilities.

• Remain knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the Right of Way Leading establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land rights.

• Provide functional support to other AEP Distribution Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition land rights.

• Act as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving electric distribution facilities.

• Assist and confer with legal counsel in the preparation of condemnation cases and/or other court actions involving land rights matters, to

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