Job Title: Right of Way Agent

Job Description

The Right of Way Agent plays a critical role in project coordination, easement acquisition, title research, and damage negotiation, while also building and maintaining customer relationships. This position supports essential engineering and science initiatives that enhance how companies serve the world.

Responsibilities

• Acquire land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other necessary documents for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission lines and distribution facilities.
• Prepare, maintain, and revise property owners’ files, right of way maps, records, drawings, exhibits, and progress reports as needed.
• Act as an expert witness and collaborate with legal counsel and project management in selecting witnesses and commissioners for condemnation or other court actions.
• Negotiate with landowners or their representatives for the acquisition of rights related to electric transmission and distribution facilities, and supervise contract agents as needed.
• Settle damage claims with landowners related to property damage during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance, or removal of transmission and distribution facilities, and supervise contract agents as required.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine current property ownership and the extent of interests.
• Stay informed about real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist in establishing fair market values for land and land rights acquisition.
• Draft and prepare documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, and options to purchase using the Transmission document database (TransROW).
• Conduct and participate in public meetings and informational hearings as necessary.
• Assume additional responsibilities and projects as required, maintaining close communication with personnel.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Right of Way, Land Acquisition, Negotiation, Deeds, Easements, and Records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Indus Passport, NOVA, Business Objects, Primavera.
• Background in cost control in budgeting and accounting rules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, construction management, or related fields such as business, accounting, real estate, contracts, or planning.
• Minimum of two years' experience in acquisition, deeds recording, title research, real estate acquisition, or right of way activities.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of shared cubicles, with each employee having a full side. Employees are expected to wear business casual attire and maintain a professional appearance. The office is quiet, reflecting its engineering and design focus, but it also has a laid-back, casual atmosphere where teamwork and interaction are encouraged.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Shreveport,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.