Right Of Way Agent

Overview

This contract position supports a 12-month project expanding fiber optic networks in rural areas. The Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent acquires and secures land rights needed for the construction, operation, and maintenance of fiber infrastructure.

The role is primarily remote (80%) with travel required (20%).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and acquire permanent and temporary easements, licenses, and access rights for electric and gas facilities.
• Communicate 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 new fiber 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 requirements, and applicable state and local regulations.

Requirements (Essential Skills)

• Extensive experience negotiating and writing easements.
• Experience contacting landowners and working with city, county, and state entities to file easements.
• Title research experience.
• Familiarity with easement negotiation and working with landowners.
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time, potentially one week per month, for negotiations.
• At least a couple of years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Additional Skills & Qualifications)

• Experience in easements for fiber, gas, or electric distribution work.
• Ability to work independently in both remote and in-person environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
• Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• 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)

Travel reimbursement/assistance while traveling:

• Mileage reimbursement or a stipend
• $45/day for meals
• Company-paid lodging or per diem for lodging

Work Schedule & Equipment

• Flexible work hours with online presence required from 9 AM to 3 PM CST.
• Ability to complete a 40-hour workweek around core hours.
• Hardware (computer, desktop, keypad, and mouse) provided.

Location

• Fully remote position.
• Contract position based out of Boise, ID.
• Candidates should be located in or near: GA, AL, FL, SC, MS, TN, WA, ID, OR, and AZ to minimize travel distances.

Time Off

• 2 weeks of PTO
• 6 paid holidays

Contract Term / Application Deadline

• Anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

The employer 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.