Transmission Right of Way Agent- Senior-Principal-Staff

This role is responsible for the acquisition of land rights necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle 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.
• 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 courthouses 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 approved legal documents for the acquisition of land rights related to the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Provide functional support to other AEP Business Units regarding questions and procedures in the acquisition of land rights.
• Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits, and detailed progress reports within the Right-of-Way Stakeholder Information system (ROWSi).
• Apply knowledge of real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices in the acquisition of land rights.
• Follow TROW estimate guidelines and practices for the acquisition of land rights.
• Complete ROW estimates and scopes for TROW Projects; manage, develop, review, and coordinate right-of-way project scope, schedule, and budget related to multiple projects.
• Follow TROW Outsourcing Technical Guidelines for outsourcing the acquisition of land rights.
• Act as a liaison or project manager with vendor companies performing services related to the acquisition of land rights.
• Provide project oversight by reviewing and supervising vendor companies on ROW Projects to ensure adherence to project schedules, budget, and reporting.
• Track project quality, milestones, and performance against annual work plans.
• Monitor the closeout process, establish lessons learned on TROW projects, and recommend process improvements.
• Approve vouchers for payments incurred in the acquisition of 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 land rights.
• Represent Transmission right-of-way in internal process improvement teams and external industry forums.
• Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business, engineering, paralegal, real estate, or related field OR High school diploma and 2 years' experience in right-of-way procurement, surveying, title research, or related fields.
• 6+ years of experience in the acquisition of real estate or right-of-way procurement, surveying, title research, or related work.
• Valid driver’s license and Notary Commission.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills in conflict management and organizational problem-solving.
• Ability to convey vision, strategy, or other complex information effectively and influence results.
• Demonstrated ability to organize project activities, delegate tasks, set staff requirements, and manage deliverables.
• Willingness to provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and right-of-way/land management databases (e.g., geoAMPS).
• Ability to travel within the AEP Transmission service territory and occasionally outside for special projects.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours to accommodate project schedules.

Qualifications by Level

• Transmission Right of Way Agent Senior (SG7):
  • Associate’s degree in a related field OR High school diploma with 2 years' relevant experience.
  • 6 years of experience in right-of-way procurement or related fields.
• Transmission Right of Way Agent Principal (SG8):
  • Associate’s degree plus 7 years' related experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years' related experience.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in right-of-way or real estate acquisition.
  • Professional certificate (e.g., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP) preferred.
  • Prior leadership or project management experience a plus.
• Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff (SG9):
  • Associate’s degree plus 8 years' related experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years' related experience.
  • Experience in business, management, real estate, or electric transmission/distribution right-of-way.
  • Professional certificate (e.g., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP) preferred.
  • Prior leadership or project management experience a plus.

Pay

• Transmission Right of Way Agent Senior (SG7): $87,633 - $109,544
• Transmission Right of Way Agent Principal (SG8): $98,993 - $128,689
• Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff (SG9): $116,255 - $151,132

Benefits

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

Schedule

• This role sits on-site in New Albany, Ohio.
• Physical Demand Level: Sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.