ROW (Right of Way) Agent
On-siteCorpus Christi, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Negotiate and acquire property rights, including easements and permits, while conducting title research and preparing legal documents for electric transmission and distribution projects. Interpret maps and engineering drawings to resolve access needs, settle damages and claims, and maintain accurate ROW records and correspondence. Interface with landowners and public agencies to support outreach and meetings, observe facilities for encroachments, and assist counsel in condemnation actions as required. Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with 70% travel, reporting to the Project Manager.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Approximately 5 years of ROW/real estate acquisition experience
- Demonstrated experience with negotiations, title research, property record management, and legal document preparation/review
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel within the service territory
- Regular field travel to meet property owners, perform site walks, and verify access/constraints
- office-based document preparation and coordination
- Potential for evening landowner meetings and agency coordination based on project needs
- Work requires strict adherence to safety policies when near energized infrastructure and active construction zones
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced negotiation skills and professionalism in high-stakes, public-facing interactions
- Working knowledge of easements, fee title concepts, permitting interfaces, and real estate documentation
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, surveys, and legal descriptions and translate impacts into document/exhibit requirements
- Strong documentation discipline (records accuracy, progress reporting, and auditable file maintenance)
- Collaborative approach with Engineering/Construction to remove blockers and protect schedule and safety outcomes
- Travel: 70%
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; occasional overtime as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual
- Associate degree in Business, Real Estate, Engineering, Paralegal, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Experience supporting electric transmission and/or distribution projects, including access planning and construction coordination
- Knowledge of appraisal practices and ability to support value range development in coordination with supervisors/appraisers
- Notary Public commission (or ability to obtain)
- IRWA coursework/credentials or equivalent industry training
- TREC ROW Agent Certification
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