Right of Way Agent I

About the role

The ROW Agent, under the direction of a Land Manager, ROW Supervisor, Lead Agent, or delegate, performs land and right‑of‑way tasks associated with inquiries and requests from third parties (landowners, developers, state/federal agencies, etc.) regarding encroachments on, over, or across Company pipeline assets and facilities throughout the United States. The agent is experienced in survey permission, acquisition, and title research.

Responsibilities

• Research, negotiate, and elect to purchase short‑ and long‑term lease of land agreements and Right of Way for construction that meet the organization’s goals.
• Handle third‑party inquiries and requests regarding encroachments on, over, or across company pipeline assets and facilities.
• Search for and determine various land ownership interests, including surface ownership of land and owner locations.
• Identify and provide details for required construction permits and acquire permits as directed.
• Oversee land‑related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning.
• Prepare resolutions and legal forms related to land acquisitions, ensuring consistent quality in legal documents and letters.
• Prepare daily activity reports and special agent reports relative to complex negotiations for easements, damage settlements, and permit acquisitions.
• Perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights or to identify deficiencies requiring remedial action.
• Serve as liaison with landowners, tenants, developers, and state/federal agencies on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, access issues, and encroachment inquiries.
• Review third‑party development plans, engineering drawings, and relevant Right of Way records (easements, permits, etc.) to determine conflicts or intrusions.
• Work in databases and utilize Google Earth/GIS to perform land and rights‑of‑way tasks.
• Maintain up‑to‑date status with designated upper‑level Right of Way agents, Land Managers, or project supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in the Land and Right of Way profession, or equivalent experience dealing with real estate issues, landowners, engineers, developers, and government agencies.
• AA, BA, or BS degree with an emphasis in business administration, law, communications, or public relations preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience working within land databases.
• Familiarity with Google Earth/GIS; knowledge or experience in ArcGIS is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, alignment sheets, and plats.
• Good understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, right‑of‑way policies, settlement instruments, contract terms, fee simple, leases, licenses, permits, and franchise agreements.
• Experience with acquisition and relocation documents, notices, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to perform land title research and understand easement terms and obligations.
• Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of personnel, landowners, and the public.
• Detail‑oriented to ensure consistent data, record‑keeping, and high‑quality document preparation.
• Ability to process requests rapidly and accurately, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing environments under minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per schedule and work overtime or adjusted schedules if warranted.

Work Environment

Spends approximately 25% of the time in an office environment and 75% in the field (may work in office or field as assigned). Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.