ROW Agent | Allied Resources Technical Consultants

About the Position:

Allied Resources is looking for a ROW Agent in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This position provides an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, discount programs, and more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Acquire valid right of way (ROW) for electric distribution and communication facilities, negotiating job modifications/design changes with property owners as needed.
• Ensure ROW acquisition aligns with engineering and construction schedules.
• Investigate property ownership through courthouse records, tax maps, and inspections, ensuring compliance with laws regulating land use.
• Secure access road agreements and negotiate lease agreements for temporary laydown areas as required.
• Support major distribution projects by coordinating with contracted engineering firms and managing workload, including ROW contractors.
• Serve as the primary liaison between property owners and the company, addressing land use issues, crop damage claims, and ROW-related customer concerns before, during, and after projects.
• Maintain timely communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding project status, ensuring updates are reflected in work management systems.
• Document ROW processes, including agreements, revisions, correspondence, and permits, and ensure proper notarization and recording.
• Facilitate acquisition of permits from government agencies and railroads.
• Provide ROW support to other departments and participate in storm restoration efforts as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, real estate, or STEM with 3+ years of field experience in ROW, real estate, surveying, civil engineering, or land management; or Associate’s Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory record.
• PA Notary Public Appointment required.
• Proficiency in real estate law, engineering drawings, and legal documents related to ROW transactions.

EEO Policy:

Allied Resources complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.