Transmission Right of Way Agent

ProSource TechnologiesSaint Paul, MN
5d

About The Position

ProSource, a leader in the right-of-way, acquisition, and relocation industry, is seeking an experienced High Voltage Transmission Right of Way Agent for a potential transmission project anticipated to begin in Spring 2026. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, ProSource is experiencing strong growth and is looking for dedicated, professional Right of Way Agents to join our expanding team. Job Summary The Right of Way Agent is responsible for acquiring the property rights necessary to construct, operate, and maintain a large-scale high-voltage transmission project. This role involves direct landowner engagement, negotiation, documentation, and coordination with internal and external project teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working on transmission lines at 345kV, 500kV or 765kV and will be comfortable managing complex acquisition activities across multiple parcels and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 510+ years of experience in right-of-way, land acquisition, or related real estate work
  • Exposure on at least two high-voltage transmission projects , preferably 345kV, 500kV or 765kV
  • Proven ability to manage negotiations, resolve conflicts, and build strong landowner relationships
  • Experience with condemnation / eminent domain, including supporting legal processes
  • Proficiency with GIS platforms, parcel mapping tools, and title research
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, surveys, and construction plans
  • Comfortable working collaboratively with engineers, attorneys, permitting staff, and client representatives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent documentation discipline
  • Valid drivers license and clean driving record
  • Ability to pass background, MVR, and drug screening (if required by client)

Nice To Haves

  • IRWA certification or coursework (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with regional land-use laws (or willingness to rapidly learn region-specific requirements)

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate easements, rights-of-entry, and associated land rights required for survey access, environmental studies, and construction/operation of high-voltage transmission facilities.
  • Draft and prepare documentation, contracts, and acquisition files in accordance with client and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct cold calls and in-person meetings with landowners to obtain right-of-way permissions
  • Resolve landowner concerns, disputes, damages, and compensation-related issues
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including eminent domain processes when applicable
  • Coordinate closely with survey, engineering, environmental, permitting, and legal teams
  • Review alignment sheets, plan/profile drawings, and survey documents to support negotiations
  • Assist with route refinement and identification of constraints and risks
  • Attend and support public meetings, open houses, and stakeholder outreach sessions
  • Maintain detailed documentation and reporting within client systems (e.g., PMIS, SharePoint, proprietary databases)
  • Work with title research, curative processes, and parcel verification
  • Provide periodic status updates and acquisition progress reports to project leadership and clients

Benefits

  • ProSource is an equal opportunity employer offering all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability insurances, retirement savings plans, & time off including PTO and holidays.
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