Utilities Right of Way Agent (Telecom) - MA & CT

Job Type Full-time Salary UI Exemption Type Exempt Location CT US, MA US (Primary) Category Industry Professional Travel 50% Compensation Range $85,000 - $100,000 per year Job Description Location: Connecticut and Massachusetts (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office) Schedule: Full-time, Exempt Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 50% of the time throughout the two states. Travel could extend to surrounding states in the New England region. Why Join ORC? Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation‑shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job – we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You'll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long‑term opportunity. What We Offer Competitive compensation: $85,000-$100,000 per year Health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with company match and disability coverage Paid time off, sick time, and holidays Tuition reimbursement and professional training Recognition programs and growth opportunities ClassPass and Breethe Memberships What You'll Do Acquire Right-of-Way rights for telecom projects in accordance with project guidelines and regulations Review and interpret telecom site designs to understand equipment layouts, construction requirements, and potential impacts on property rights and easements Evaluate the placement and installation of telecom infrastructure, including shelters, concrete pads, conduits, ice bridges, coaxial cables, fiber lines, panel antennas, whip antennas, microwave dishes, and various antenna platform configurations Read and analyze telecom construction drawings, including site plans and elevation drawings, to verify proposed equipment locations, access requirements, and compliance with project specifications Interpret cell tower and utility tower structural analysis reports to understand loading conditions, equipment capacity, and the feasibility of proposed modifications or installations Coordinate with engineers, carriers, tower companies, landowners, and utility stakeholders to support site acquisition, permitting, and right-of-way activities Identify potential conflicts related to access, easements, utility corridors, and equipment placement, and work with project teams to resolve issues during the development and construction process Ensure proposed telecom installations align with lease agreements, right-of-way requirements, and applicable industry standards Support the Project Manager (PM) and project team members We're Looking for Someone Who Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn Has excellent written and verbal communication skills Thrives in a fast‑paced administrative setting Provides strong customer service experience Can adapt to new systems and software environments Minimum Requirements Minimum of 5 years of right-of-way acquisition experience; must include experience working on telecommunication projects Active Connecticut and/or Massachusetts Notary or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and electronic databases Must own an iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC systems Bonus points if you have an active Real Estate License! Relocation and per diem are not provided. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations. #J-18808-Ljbffr O.R. Colan Associates