Transmission Right of Way Agent Associate-Senior

Job Posting End Date 08-08-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

The Transmission Right of Way (TROW) Agent is responsible for the acquisition of land rights necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

What you’ll do: Possess and demonstrate the ability to negotiate with property owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities. Possess and demonstrate the ability to settle damage claims with property owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP, or its contractors, during the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities. Possess and demonstrate the ability to search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein. Possess and demonstrate the ability to review and interpret legal documents, property surveys, legal descriptions, surveying drawings, appraisals, and reports. Prepare routine approved legal documents for the acquisition of land rights as may be necessary relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities. Assist in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures related to the acquisition of land rights. Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports within Right-of-Way Stakeholder Information system (ROWSi). Provide real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and/or assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land rights. Develop an understanding of the TROW estimate & scoping guidelines for TROW Projects. Review and approve vouchers for payments of expenses incurred in the acquisition of land rights. Promote and enforce Company’s AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.

Transmission Right of Way Agent Associate SG5 Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related applicable field is required with a minimum of one (1) year of related experience. OR bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related applicable field is preferred with no experience necessary. This is an entry-level position in the job family. Transmission Right of Way Agent SG6 Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related applicable field with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience. OR bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, engineering or related applicable field with a minimum of two years of related experience. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Business, project management, real estate, law, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way and/or real estate. Transmission Right of Way Agent Senior SG7 Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related applicable field with a minimum of six (6) years of related experience. OR bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, engineering, project management or related applicable field with a minimum of four (4) years of related experience. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Business, project management, real estate, law, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way and/or real estate and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc.). Prior experience in a leadership position and/or project management a plus. In addition: Develop skills in and provide effective communication that is clear, direct, concise, and