Transmission Right of Way Agent Associate-Senior

Job posting will close on 08-07-2026.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Settle damage claims with property owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein.
• 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 regarding 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.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license issued by the appropriate State.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours to accommodate project schedules.
• Travel within the AEP Transmission service territory; occasional travel outside the transmission service territory for special projects.
• Excellent written communication, presentation and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and right-of-way/land management databases (e.g., geoAMPS or equivalent).
• Effective communication that is clear, direct, concise, and professional, including effective listening, with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

Transmission Right of Way Agent Associate SG5:

• Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related field with a minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
• OR bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related field with no experience necessary.

Transmission Right of Way Agent SG6:

• Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
• OR bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, engineering or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• 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.

Transmission Right of Way Agent Senior SG7:

• Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related field with a minimum of six (6) years of related experience.
• OR bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• 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.
• Professional certificate (e.g., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP) preferred.
• Prior experience in a leadership position and/or project management a plus.

Location

This role is based on site in Roanoke, Virginia.

Pay

• Transmission Right of Way Agent Associate SG5: $63,496 - $79,369 per year
• Transmission Right of Way Agent SG6: $74,551 - $93,188 per year
• Transmission Right of Way Agent Senior SG7: $87,633 - $109,544 per year

Benefits

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

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently 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.