Right-of-Way Agent (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Right-of-Way Agent in Central and Northern, NJ area.

The Righ of Way Agent will be responsible for the acquisition of landreview of Title and land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents in connection with  the construction, operation and maintenance of  electric and gas infrastructure.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), limited-term remote/hybrid role with local travel to and from identified sites throughout the state as required for a duration of 12 months.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Conduct negotiations with landowners (or their designees) as needed;


* Conduct site visits on an as needed basis;


* Perform review of the Title and Service Easement Exhibit


* Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders


* Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership and the extend of interest therin;as needed


* Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights;


* 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 the project;;


* Compliance with corporate health and safety policies; and


* Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:


* High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.


* A minimum of 3 years of transmission and distribution  ROW experience.


* Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software;


* Knowledgeable in real estate values;


* Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time;


* Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism;


* Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications; and


* Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.


* Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions.

For the ROW Agent position, the anticipated annual base pay is $88,240 – $104,577 (USD).

Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

In some cases, pay may fall outside this range.

This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.  

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