Right Of Way Agent

Job Title: Right of Way (ROW) Agent

Territory is within 2 hours of Madison, WI. Must be able to work 60% in field. Per Diem is available.

Job Description

The Right of Way (ROW) Agent is responsible for acquiring and securing land rights necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric and gas utility infrastructure. This role involves working directly with property owners, internal project teams, and external stakeholders to negotiate easements, licenses, and access agreements in compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and acquire permanent and temporary easements, licenses, and access rights for electric and gas facilities.
• Engage directly with landowners, tenants, municipalities, and other stakeholders to explain project scope and land impacts.
• Conduct property owner research, title review, and parcel analysis to identify ownership and encumbrances.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and legal counsel throughout the acquisition process.
• Support utility construction projects including transmission, distribution, gas main replacements, and facility installations.
• Prepare and process ROW acquisition documentation, including agreements, permits, and compensation packages.
• Assist with condemnation or eminent domain support when required, in coordination with legal teams.
• Address landowner questions or concerns during construction and restoration phases.
• Maintain accurate ROW records, status reports, and parcel tracking logs.
• Ensure compliance with utility policies, Public Service Commission (PSC) requirements, and applicable state and local regulations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in Right of Way (ROW) acquisitions, especially in a utility setting.
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on customer service and sales.
• Proficiency in document control and utility processes.
• Ability to engage effectively with high volumes of landowners, managing between 75-100 active agreements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Flexibility and prioritization skills to manage diverse projects and processes.
• Experience working in high-volume environments, adept at explaining and obtaining permissions from homeowners.

Work Environment

This position is based in Madison, WI, requiring 60% fieldwork and 40% office work, which may be conducted from home or a car. The role requires attendance at the office once a week for meetings. The position offers a daily GSA per diem rate.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.75/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $31 - $39