Description

The Right of Way Agent assists American Electric Power (AEP) in acquiring land, rights, licenses, leases, and permits needed for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution facilities. This role also ensures the accuracy and safekeeping of AEP's extensive property records, supporting thousands of miles of infrastructure across multiple states.

Core duties include negotiating with landowners for acquisition rights, settling damage claims, researching property ownership in courthouses, and drafting a variety of legal documents such as easements, contracts, and permits. Agents provide functional support to other AEP business units, maintain detailed maps and progress reports, develop relationships with the public and government agencies, and promote safety practices while responding to customer inquiries related to right‑of‑way activities.

• Negotiate land acquisition and rights for electric distribution facilities.
• Settle damage claims with landowners related to construction activities.
• Research property ownership using courthouse and public records.
• Draft and review agreements, easements, leases, permits, and other ROW documents.
• Provide functional support to other AEP business units on land acquisition procedures.
• Maintain and update right‑of‑way records, maps, drawings, and progress reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landowners, the public, and government agencies.
• Promote and enforce safety practices for employees, the public, and equipment.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints regarding ROW activities.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory and walk or climb steep terrain as needed.
• Obtain a Notary Commission within six months of hire.

Requirements

Candidates must meet education and experience requirements that vary by level, possess a valid driver’s license, and obtain a Notary Commission within six months of hire. The position involves sedentary work with occasional walking or climbing, travel throughout the assigned territory, and strong communication and computer skills. AEP offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to an inclusive, customer‑first culture.

• Meet education requirements (associate degree or high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Possess at least 2–4 years of right‑of‑way procurement, surveying, or title research experience, depending on the role level.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and strong verbal, written, and computer skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance