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Job Posting End Date

09-20-2026

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Job Summary

Responsible for the acquisition land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric distribution lines. Responsible for the acquisition of rights required by AEP for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric distribution facilities. This responsibility encompasses many thousand miles of facilities and many acres of land owned involving many thousand dollars investment by AEP. Direct the efforts of any contractor right of way personnel during major acquisition efforts.

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Handle complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric distribution facilities.

• Settle complex damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of distribution facilities.

• Search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein.

• Draft documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for AEP's electric distribution facilities.

• Remain knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the Right of Way Leading establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land rights.

• Provide functional support to other AEP Distribution Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition land rights.

• Act as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving electric distribution facilities.

• Assist and confer with legal counsel in the preparation of condemnation cases and/or other court actions involving land rights matters, together with law suits which may result from the construction, operation or maintenance of AEP's electric distribution facilities; appear as a witness in court actions as required.

• Interface and cooperate with other AEP departments within assigned territory to resolve challenges impacting ROW procurement and schedules; maintain right of way and property records including maintaining files, maps, exhibits and reports as requested.

• Promote, support and enforce safety practices to safeguard employees, the general public and AEP equipment.

• Promote, coordinate and support all efforts to acquire all distribution easement requirements in conjunction with the Distribution Engineering organizations.

Right of Way Agent, Associate

What you'll need:

Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field OR High school diploma and 1 years' experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research, or related fields.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Driver license.

Right of Way Agent,

What you'll need:

Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field and 2 years' experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research, or related fields. OR High school diploma and 4 years' experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research, or related fields.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Driver license and Notary Commission

Right of Way Agent, Sr.
What you'll need:

Associate's degree in business, engineering, paralegal, real estate or related field OR High school diploma and 2 years' experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related fields.

6 years' experience in in the acquisition of real estate or right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related type of work. This is in addition to any experience listed above.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Driver license and Notary Commission.
What you'll get
Right of Way Agent Associate: $63,496 - 79,369
Right of Way Agent: $74,551 - 93,811
Right of Way Agent, Sr. $ 87,633 - 109,544
In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive total rewards including: discretionary annual/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

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!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $109,543.00

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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