Right of Way Agent

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Right of Way Agent in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local 2150.

Job Summary

Completes the timely purchase, sale and leasing of real estate property and the acquisition of other land rights from private parties, municipal and public agencies for the construction of electric, gas and other utility and non-utility facilities.

Job Responsibilities

* Negotiate property purchases, sales, easements, permits, and license

* Manage company owned or leased real estate

* Work with outside appraisers and attorneys in connection with the condemnation process

* Obtain and evaluate appraisals, title commitments, title policies and other records

* Represent the company before public hearings, planning and zoning commissions and boards and informational meetings as needed

* Prepare easements, deeds, closing documents, legal descriptions, correspondence, reports and various other documents and materials pertaining to the right-of-way and real estate transactions

* Involves frequent contact with internal and external customers that warrant the use of effective communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

* May require more than 40 hours per week and must work some weekend and night hours with overnight stays occasionally necessary

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

An associate's degree in real estate with 2 years Right-of-Way Agent experience within the last 10 years

OR

Nine credits in relevant real estate courses as part of a Bachelor's degree program in business administration, urban planning or related field

OR

A bachelor's degree in business administration. urban planning or related field with 18 credits in relevant real estate courses at the technical college level

OR

Four years of Right-of-Way Agent experience within the last ten years

Right-of-Way agent experience includes:

Experience in the acquisition and negotiation of easements, puchase or sale of land, appraisal, relocation or other similar duties related to public or private utilites of public infranstructure projects.

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, land surveys and legal descriptions.

Official transcripts are required and should be submitted at the time of your application; must be attached to application or provided to HR within ten (10) days of the posting closing date. If you do not have your transcripts, please take the necessary steps to be able to provide them prior to being scheduled for any testing.

Testing requirements

Right of Way Agent Structured Interview (ROWA); Work Standards, Decision Making, Technical/Professional Knowledge, Managing Work, Initiating Action, Gaining Commitment and Communication.

End Date: 05/27/2026

Minimum Posting Range: $36.09

Maximum Posting Range: $60.09

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203

Company: We Energies (WE)

Req ID: 6370