Right of Way (ROW) Representative

Energy Transfer•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Energy Transfer is hiring a Right of Way Representative to provide right-of-way support in the Howell, Michigan area and perform right-of-way duties for operational support. The role acquires easements and other property interests; negotiates property-damage settlements and claims; determines property values; and secures permits and crossing or encroachment agreements. It also resolves encroachments and landowner concerns, coordinates third-party agents, and supports operations personnel with matters such as one-calls, access rights, notifications, and technical reviews. The position works with landowners, tenants, public agencies, attorneys, and internal teams across construction, operations, engineering, regulatory, legal, and environmental functions. It may represent the company at public hearings, trials, condemnations, and other proceedings, and serves as a technical resource on right-of-way matters. The required experience varies by level: Representative requires at least six years in right-of-way acquisition and related activities; Senior Representative requires at least eight years. Work is usually performed under normal office conditions. The employee must be able to remain stationary for prolonged periods, and occasional overnight travel and visits to industrial or manufacturing settings may be required. Those visits may involve exposure to materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery, with appropriate personal protective equipment required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of real estate principles and rules and regulations related to acquiring easements, leases, licenses, permits, and other land rights.
Analytical ability and judgment to determine which rights to acquire and the degree of protection needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, understand, and prepare technical documents such as easements, leases, licenses, amendments, and releases.
Ability to write and read legal descriptions and map legal descriptions and scale alignment stationing.
General computer literacy and ability to prepare spreadsheets using Excel.
Basic understanding of FERC requirements.
Honesty and high ethical standards when representing the company and landowners’ interests.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with construction personnel, vendors, and internal operations, engineering, environmental, and legal personnel.
Team-oriented and self-directed approach.
Strong problem-solving ability and drive.
At least six years of experience in right-of-way acquisition and related activities for the Representative level.
At least eight years of experience in right-of-way acquisition and related activities for the Senior Representative level.

Responsibilities

Acquire easements and other property interests for the construction, operation, maintenance, or removal of company facilities.
Negotiate settlements for property damage and other claims related to company facilities.
Establish values for property acquisition.
Prepare and secure permits needed to construct and maintain facilities.
Prepare and secure encroachment and crossing agreements.
Resolve encroachments and landowner complaints or inquiries.
Coordinate with corporate management; construction and operations personnel; engineering, regulatory, legal, and environmental teams; and right-of-way service company personnel.
Communicate and negotiate with landowners, tenants, private corporations, government representatives, attorneys, and other parties with interests in land to acquire necessary property rights.
Represent the company at public hearings, trials, condemnations, and other appearances as required.
Coordinate third-party agent activities.
Serve as a technical resource on right-of-way matters.
Support operations personnel on day-to-day matters, including one-calls (811), encroachments, ingress and egress rights, landowner notifications, and technical reviews of construction or development.