Right of Way Agent Jobs in Texas
Right of Way Agent jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in energy infrastructure, transportation corridors, and public utilities across the state from entry-level field roles through senior project management positions. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin account for the largest share of openings, where employers such as ONCOR, Kinder Morgan, and the Texas Department of Transportation maintain consistent right of way staffing needs. The most in-demand specialties include pipeline corridor acquisitions, transmission line easements, and municipal right of way for transit and highway expansion. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Purple Land Management (PLM) is a tech-enabled energy land services brokerage delivering precision and operational excellence across the United States. We partner with operators and midstream leaders to execute complex title, leasing, right-of-way, due diligence, and regulatory projects.
PLM is seeking experienced Right of Way (ROW) Agents for an immediate midstream infrastructure project operating in the corridor between Groesbeck (Limestone County) and Centerville (Leon County), Texas.
This is a mobile, field-based role requiring daily on-the-ground execution. Candidates will be responsible for end-to-end surface rights acquisition, landowner negotiations, preliminary survey permissions and staking coordination, and active field support during pipeline/infrastructure construction.
Responsibilities
- Locate, contact, and negotiate right-of-way agreements, pipeline easements, surface use agreements (SUAs), temporary workspace agreements (TWA), and road-use permits with private and institutional landowners.
- Review surface ownership reports, title runsheets, and county records across Limestone and Leon Counties to confirm legal ownership and verify execution authority.
- Prepare, present, and execute easement packages, damage releases, and ancillary agreements in compliance with project guidelines and Texas statutory standards.
- Maintain thorough, contemporaneous landowner negotiation records and contact logs within PLM and client tracking databases.
Survey Coordination & Route Staking
- Secure ingress/egress permissions and survey access from landowners ahead of route planning and civil survey crews.
- Serve as the field liaison between civil survey contractors, engineering teams, and landowners, resolving property line discrepancies and routing objections in real time.
- Review preliminary alignment sheets, survey plats, and metes-and-bounds descriptions for accuracy against executed easements and recorded plats.
Construction Liaison & Damage Settlement
- Serve as the frontline project representative during pre-construction, active trenching/clearing, and restoration phases.
- Ensure pipeline construction contractors strictly observe landowner-specific special conditions (fencing, livestock protection, timber salvage, depth of cover, and topsoil preservation).
- Conduct post-construction cleanup walkthroughs, assess crop/timber and property damages, negotiate settlements, and obtain final landowner sign-offs and damage releases.
Required Qualifications
- Industry Experience: Minimum 3–5+ years of active right-of-way (ROW) field acquisition experience in midstream pipelines, gathering systems, or utility infrastructure.
- Licensing / Regulatory: Current Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Easement or Right-of-Way (ERW) registration or an active Texas Real Estate Salesperson/Broker License in good standing (mandatory for surface acquisition in Texas).
- Geographic Knowledge: Prior experience navigating title, local landowners, and courthouses in Limestone, Leon, Freestone, Robertson, or surrounding East-Central Texas counties.
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret pipeline alignment sheets, route maps, GIS layers, survey plats, and complex legal descriptions. Familiarity with cloud-based land management software (e.g., Landboss, Quorum, Excel).
- Field Readiness: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation capable of rural lease-road access, and active automobile insurance meeting commercial thresholds.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal negotiation, conflict de-escalation, and professional writing capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active member of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) or American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).
- SR/WA, R/W-AC, or RL/RPL certification.
- Direct background working on pipeline construction spreads and open-trench installations.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Purple Land Management (PLM) is a tech-enabled energy land services brokerage delivering precision and operational excellence across the United States. We partner with operators and midstream leaders to execute complex title, leasing, right-of-way, due diligence, and regulatory projects.
PLM is seeking experienced Right of Way (ROW) Agents for an immediate midstream infrastructure project operating in the corridor between Groesbeck (Limestone County) and Centerville (Leon County), Texas.
This is a mobile, field-based role requiring daily on-the-ground execution. Candidates will be responsible for end-to-end surface rights acquisition, landowner negotiations, preliminary survey permissions and staking coordination, and active field support during pipeline/infrastructure construction.
Responsibilities
- Locate, contact, and negotiate right-of-way agreements, pipeline easements, surface use agreements (SUAs), temporary workspace agreements (TWA), and road-use permits with private and institutional landowners.
- Review surface ownership reports, title runsheets, and county records across Limestone and Leon Counties to confirm legal ownership and verify execution authority.
- Prepare, present, and execute easement packages, damage releases, and ancillary agreements in compliance with project guidelines and Texas statutory standards.
- Maintain thorough, contemporaneous landowner negotiation records and contact logs within PLM and client tracking databases.
Survey Coordination & Route Staking
- Secure ingress/egress permissions and survey access from landowners ahead of route planning and civil survey crews.
- Serve as the field liaison between civil survey contractors, engineering teams, and landowners, resolving property line discrepancies and routing objections in real time.
- Review preliminary alignment sheets, survey plats, and metes-and-bounds descriptions for accuracy against executed easements and recorded plats.
Construction Liaison & Damage Settlement
- Serve as the frontline project representative during pre-construction, active trenching/clearing, and restoration phases.
- Ensure pipeline construction contractors strictly observe landowner-specific special conditions (fencing, livestock protection, timber salvage, depth of cover, and topsoil preservation).
- Conduct post-construction cleanup walkthroughs, assess crop/timber and property damages, negotiate settlements, and obtain final landowner sign-offs and damage releases.
Required Qualifications
- Industry Experience: Minimum 3–5+ years of active right-of-way (ROW) field acquisition experience in midstream pipelines, gathering systems, or utility infrastructure.
- Licensing / Regulatory: Current Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Easement or Right-of-Way (ERW) registration or an active Texas Real Estate Salesperson/Broker License in good standing (mandatory for surface acquisition in Texas).
- Geographic Knowledge: Prior experience navigating title, local landowners, and courthouses in Limestone, Leon, Freestone, Robertson, or surrounding East-Central Texas counties.
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret pipeline alignment sheets, route maps, GIS layers, survey plats, and complex legal descriptions. Familiarity with cloud-based land management software (e.g., Landboss, Quorum, Excel).
- Field Readiness: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation capable of rural lease-road access, and active automobile insurance meeting commercial thresholds.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal negotiation, conflict de-escalation, and professional writing capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active member of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) or American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).
- SR/WA, R/W-AC, or RL/RPL certification.
- Direct background working on pipeline construction spreads and open-trench installations.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in right of way agent jobs across Texas.
- Active membership or certification through the International Right of Way Association preferred by most Texas employers
- Experience acquiring easements or property rights for energy, pipeline, or transportation projects in Texas
- Proficiency reading legal descriptions, survey plats, title reports, and deed records
- Familiarity with Texas property law, eminent domain statutes, and landowner negotiation procedures
- Valid Texas driver's license with the ability to travel to field sites across rural and urban areas
- Working knowledge of GIS mapping tools and land management software such as Landworks or LandWorks Pro
Right of Way Agent Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a right of way agent in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a right of way agent, but most employers expect either a bachelor's degree in real estate, business, or a related field, or demonstrated experience in land acquisition. The most recognized industry credential is the SR/WA designation from the International Right of Way Association, which has active Texas chapters in Houston and Dallas that offer coursework and networking for those entering the field.
Which companies hire right of way agents in Texas?
Employers hiring right of way agents in Texas right now include Purple Land Management, ORC, and Kinder Morgan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's dense energy and transportation infrastructure means hiring cycles here tend to run continuously, with pipeline operators, electric utilities, and state transportation contractors among the most consistent sources of openings.
Which Texas cities have the most right of way agent jobs?
Houston, Austin, and San Antonio have the most right of way agent openings in Texas. Houston leads because it is the center of the state's oil and gas pipeline network, Dallas-Fort Worth drives demand through rapid highway expansion and utility buildout, and Austin's sustained population and infrastructure growth has increased both municipal and private right of way activity.
Are there remote right of way agent jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Right of way work is inherently field-intensive, requiring site visits, in-person landowner negotiations, and physical document review, so fully remote roles are limited. About 25% of right of way agent openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve document review, title research, or project coordination rather than active acquisition fieldwork.
How can I get hired as a right of way agent in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a right of way technician or land tech role, where you support senior agents on title research, easement documentation, and database management without leading negotiations. Large Texas employers such as ONCOR and TxDOT contract offices bring on entry-level technicians and some offer structured associate programs. Completing introductory coursework through the International Right of Way Association's Texas chapters and earning a notary commission adds credibility for candidates without field experience.
Where can I find and apply to right of way agent jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to right of way agent jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across energy, transportation, and public utility employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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