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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 3, 2026
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Job Description
11-12-2026
Key Responsibilities
- Handle complicated negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
- Settle complicated damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
- Search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein. Remain knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the Right of Way Supervisor in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
- Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for AEP's electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
- Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land and 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 electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
- Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports.
- Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Right of Way Agent Associate level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level Right of Way Agent Sr.
Requirements
- Right of Way Agent Associate
- Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field OR High school diploma and 1 years’ experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research, or related fields.
- Right of Way Agent
- Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field; (Or) high school diploma and 2 years’ experience in the acquisition of real estate and right of way or related field.
- Right of Way Agent Sr
- 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.
- Right of Way Agent
- 4 years’ experience in the acquisition of real estate or right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related type of work. This is in addition to any experience listed above.
- Right of Way Agent Sr
- 6 years’ experience in in the acquisition of real estate or right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related type of work. This is in addition to any experience listed above.
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