Right Of Way Agent

Remote Right Of Way Agent

Join a transformative initiative to expand fiber optic networks in rural areas, supported by the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model program. As a Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent, you will play a critical role in acquiring and securing land rights for the construction, operation, and maintenance of fiber infrastructure. This position involves working closely with property owners, internal project teams, and external stakeholders to negotiate easements, licenses, and access agreements while ensuring compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and acquire permanent and temporary easements, licenses, and access rights for electric and gas facilities.
• Engage directly with landowners, tenants, municipalities, and other stakeholders to explain project scope and land impacts.
• Conduct property owner research, title review, and parcel analysis to identify ownership and encumbrances.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and legal counsel throughout the acquisition process.
• Support utility construction projects, including new fiber installations.
• Prepare and process ROW acquisition documentation, including agreements, permits, and compensation packages.
• Assist with condemnation or eminent domain support when required, in coordination with legal teams.
• Address landowner questions or concerns during construction and restoration phases.
• Maintain accurate ROW records, status reports, and parcel tracking logs.
• Ensure compliance with utility policies, Public Service Commission requirements, and applicable state and local regulations.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in negotiating and writing easements.
• Experience in contacting landowners and working with city, county, and state entities to file easements.
• Title research experience.
• Familiarity with easement negotiation and working with landowners.
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time, potentially one week per month, for negotiations.
• At least a couple of years of relevant experience in the field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in easements for fiber, gas, or electric distribution work.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in remote and in-person environments.

Work Environment

This position supports a 12-month project working for a large communications carrier. You will primarily work remotely (80% of the time) with some travel required (20%). Candidates should be located in or near specific regions to minimize travel distances, with locations including GA, AL, FL, SC, MS, TN, WA, ID, OR, and AZ. The role offers 2 weeks of PTO and 6 paid holidays. While traveling, you will receive mileage reimbursement or a stipend, $45/day for meals, and company-paid lodging or per diem for lodging. Work hours are flexible, requiring online presence from 9 AM to 3 PM CST, with the ability to complete a 40-hour workweek around these core hours. All necessary hardware, including a computer, desktop, keypad, and mouse, will be provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)