Handle complicated negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
Settle complicated damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
Draft and/or supervise the preparation of 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 transmission and/or distribution facilities.
Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land and 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 transmission and/or distribution facilities.
Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field
OR high school diploma and 2 years' experience in the acquisition of real estate and right of way or related field.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
4 years' experience 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:
Valid State Driver's license
Notary Commission
Additional requirements:
Travel in assigned territory.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Capable of walking long distances and/or climbing steep terrain.
Capable of utilizing all distribution electronic mapping and easement imaging systems.
Strong computer skills.
What you'll get:
Benefits
SG 06: Permitting Agent $74,551-$93,189In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-006Compensation Range:$74,551.00 - $93,188.50Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee rVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Posting End Date
06-18-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible, with minimal supervision and the ability to supervise contract agents, for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution lines.
Job Description
Responsible, with minimal supervision and the ability to supervise contract agents, for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution lines.
Aep · Ft. Wayne, IN