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06-25-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
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.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Staff
- Manage, develop, review and coordinate right-of-way project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff related to portfolio of right-of-way projects.
- Ensure corporate auditing requirements around estimating practices, escrow adherence and other cost expenditures are being followed.
- Act as an expert witness, assist and confer with legal counsel, asset management and project managers in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities, together with lawsuits which may result from the construction, operation, maintenance or removal of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
- Approve vouchers for payments of expenses incurred in the acquisition of land and land rights involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities such as but not limited to contractual obligations for the purchase of options, easements damage claims settlement, attorney fees, outside appraisal services and supplier invoices.
- Review periodic status and cost of managed right-of-way projects. Also, track the project quality, timeliness and performance against annual work plans.
- Monitor the closeout process and review lessons learned for right-of-way projects and recommend process improvements as appropriate.
Staff Sr
- Serve as the senior technical lead for right of way (ROW) Activities.
- Serve as the Project Lead for complex and special projects, including Joint Ventures and EHV lines.
- Manage, develop, review, and coordinate ROW project plans, schedules, budgets, and tools across multiple projects or programs.
- Maintain knowledge in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the TROW Manager in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
- Ensure compliance with TROW estimating guidelines and practices.
What We're Looking For:
Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff SG9
Education:
- Associate degree in an applicable field is required plus eight (8) years of related experience; OR, bachelor’s degree in an applicable field is preferred with six (6) years of related experience.
Experience:
- Depending on education and years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities 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.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Professional licenses and memberships encouraged.
Transmission Right of Way Staff Senior SG10
Education:
- Associate degree in an applicable field is required plus nine (9) years of related experience; OR, bachelor's degree in an applicable field is preferred with seven (7) years of related experience.
Experience:
- Depending on education and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc).
License/Certification:
- Professional licenses and memberships is desired.
Other Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:
- Attend trials throughout Ohio Counties and testify on behalf of AEP Transmission.
- Demonstrate clear, direct, concise, and professional communication, including effective listening, with all stakeholders, including team members, sponsors, and senior leadership.
- Strong written, organizational, presentation, oral communication, and time management skills, including the ability to present complex right of way issues to senior leadership. Ability to manage a portfolio of projects is critical. Extensive knowledge of right of way for electric transmission lines and substations required. Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring and providing guidance to staff.
- Demonstrate the ability to organize project activities, delegate tasks, set clear expectations, manage deliverables, and provide constructive feedback.
- Travel is required within the AEP Transmission service territory, with occasional travel outside the territory for special projects.
- Travel is expected to be less than 25%. Must possess a valid driver’s license, be eligible to rent a vehicle, and be able to drive up to 3–6 hours for site visits, landowner meetings, open houses, and stakeholder meetings.
- On rare occasions, extended hours and overnight travel may be required. The position involves fieldwork requiring adherence to safety procedures and the ability to walk or hike up to one to three miles as needed.
Where you’ll work:
This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio.
What you’ll get:
Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff SG9 ($116,255-$151,132)
Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff Senior SG10 ($136,539-$177,503)
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
American Electric Power (On-Site)
$116K- $177K / Year
#LI-Onsite
#AEPCareers
#transmission
#rightofway
#legal
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009
Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $177,503.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
06-25-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
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.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Staff
- Manage, develop, review and coordinate right-of-way project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff related to portfolio of right-of-way projects.
- Ensure corporate auditing requirements around estimating practices, escrow adherence and other cost expenditures are being followed.
- Act as an expert witness, assist and confer with legal counsel, asset management and project managers in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities, together with lawsuits which may result from the construction, operation, maintenance or removal of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
- Approve vouchers for payments of expenses incurred in the acquisition of land and land rights involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities such as but not limited to contractual obligations for the purchase of options, easements damage claims settlement, attorney fees, outside appraisal services and supplier invoices.
- Review periodic status and cost of managed right-of-way projects. Also, track the project quality, timeliness and performance against annual work plans.
- Monitor the closeout process and review lessons learned for right-of-way projects and recommend process improvements as appropriate.
Staff Sr
- Serve as the senior technical lead for right of way (ROW) Activities.
- Serve as the Project Lead for complex and special projects, including Joint Ventures and EHV lines.
- Manage, develop, review, and coordinate ROW project plans, schedules, budgets, and tools across multiple projects or programs.
- Maintain knowledge in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the TROW Manager in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
- Ensure compliance with TROW estimating guidelines and practices.
What We're Looking For:
Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff SG9
Education:
- Associate degree in an applicable field is required plus eight (8) years of related experience; OR, bachelor’s degree in an applicable field is preferred with six (6) years of related experience.
Experience:
- Depending on education and years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities 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.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Professional licenses and memberships encouraged.
Transmission Right of Way Staff Senior SG10
Education:
- Associate degree in an applicable field is required plus nine (9) years of related experience; OR, bachelor's degree in an applicable field is preferred with seven (7) years of related experience.
Experience:
- Depending on education and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in business, management, real estate, electric transmission and/or distribution right-of-way or real estate activities and/or possess a professional certificate (i.e., IR/WA, SR/WA, PMP, etc).
License/Certification:
- Professional licenses and memberships is desired.
Other Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:
- Attend trials throughout Ohio Counties and testify on behalf of AEP Transmission.
- Demonstrate clear, direct, concise, and professional communication, including effective listening, with all stakeholders, including team members, sponsors, and senior leadership.
- Strong written, organizational, presentation, oral communication, and time management skills, including the ability to present complex right of way issues to senior leadership. Ability to manage a portfolio of projects is critical. Extensive knowledge of right of way for electric transmission lines and substations required. Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring and providing guidance to staff.
- Demonstrate the ability to organize project activities, delegate tasks, set clear expectations, manage deliverables, and provide constructive feedback.
- Travel is required within the AEP Transmission service territory, with occasional travel outside the territory for special projects.
- Travel is expected to be less than 25%. Must possess a valid driver’s license, be eligible to rent a vehicle, and be able to drive up to 3–6 hours for site visits, landowner meetings, open houses, and stakeholder meetings.
- On rare occasions, extended hours and overnight travel may be required. The position involves fieldwork requiring adherence to safety procedures and the ability to walk or hike up to one to three miles as needed.
Where you’ll work:
This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio.
What you’ll get:
Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff SG9 ($116,255-$151,132)
Transmission Right of Way Agent Staff Senior SG10 ($136,539-$177,503)
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
American Electric Power (On-Site)
$116K- $177K / Year
#LI-Onsite
#AEPCareers
#transmission
#rightofway
#legal
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009
Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $177,503.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Right of Way Agent
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements before recruiting. Get your foreign real estate, surveying, or land-use credentials evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency so your qualifications map cleanly to the posted job duties.
Target infrastructure and utility employers directly
Transportation agencies, pipeline companies, and electric utilities are among the most consistent EB-3 sponsors for Right of Way roles. Search DOL PERM disclosure data by SOC code 13-1022 to identify employers who have filed labor certifications for this occupation.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by Right of Way Agent roles with documented green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. This narrows your search to employers who have already run the PERM process for this occupation, saving you the effort of qualifying employers from scratch.
Confirm the job posting meets PERM advertising rules
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment campaign before DOL will certify the labor condition. Ask your prospective employer whether their HR team has PERM experience, since non-compliant job postings can invalidate the entire certification and reset the timeline.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL sets a prevailing wage for Right of Way Agents by location and level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage tier your employer intends to file under. An offer below the prevailing wage will cause PERM denial regardless of your qualifications.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when PERM is approved, ask your employer to file the I-140 and I-485 concurrently with USCIS. Concurrent filing lets you start accumulating work authorization while the green card is adjudicated, which significantly reduces total wait time.
Green Card Right of Way Agent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Right of Way Agent role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Right of Way Agent positions qualify at the EB-3 level, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. Roles requiring an advanced degree in real estate, urban planning, or a related field may qualify under EB-2. The sponsoring employer defines the minimum requirements during PERM, so the classification depends on how the position is structured, not just your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
The EB-3 green card path has no annual lottery, so there's no risk of losing your place through random selection the way H-1B visa registrants do. PERM is more document-intensive and typically takes longer end-to-end, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a temporary status. For nationals of countries without significant visa backlogs, the EB-3 timeline is often more predictable than the H-1B route.
Which employers typically sponsor Right of Way Agents for green cards?
Transportation departments, electric and gas utilities, pipeline operators, and land acquisition consulting firms are the most active sponsors for this occupation. These employers run recurring PERM filings because Right of Way work is tied to long-term infrastructure projects that require a stable workforce. You can identify active sponsors by reviewing DOL PERM disclosure files filtered by the SOC code for Right of Way and claims appraisers.
How can I find Right of Way Agent jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Right of Way Agent positions where employers have a documented history of sponsoring employment-based green cards. Filtering by sponsorship history removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who may not be willing or equipped to run the PERM process. Prioritize employers in infrastructure-heavy sectors such as utilities, transit authorities, and energy development.
What role does the DOL prevailing wage play in my PERM application?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location before it will certify the labor condition. The wage level, from Level I through Level IV, is determined by your job duties and supervisory responsibilities. If the offered salary falls below the certified prevailing wage, PERM will be denied and the process must restart. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable wage tier before your employer files.