Right Of Way Agent

Overview

This contract position supports a 12-month project expanding fiber optic networks in rural areas. As a Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent, you will help acquire and secure land rights needed for the construction, operation, and maintenance of fiber infrastructure.

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 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 in the field.

Preferred Qualifications (Additional Skills)

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

If eligible, benefits available 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)

Work/travel support while traveling may include mileage reimbursement or a stipend, $45/day for meals, and company-paid lodging or per diem for lodging.

Location & Work Schedule

• Contract position based out of Coeur d'Alene, ID.
• Fully remote workplace type.
• Primarily remote (80%); some travel required (20%).
• Candidates should be located in or near the following regions to minimize travel distances: GA, AL, FL, SC, MS, TN, WA, ID, OR, and AZ.
• Work hours are flexible with online presence required from 9 AM to 3 PM CST. Ability to complete a 40-hour workweek around core hours.
• This role provides necessary hardware, including a computer, desktop, keypad, and mouse.

Time Off

• 2 weeks of PTO
• 6 paid holidays

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.