Senior Right-of-Way Agent – Northeast Texas (On-Site)

Are you an experienced right-of-way professional with strong communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively? Do you enjoy building trust and closing agreements through direct engagement with landowners? We are seeking a ROW Agent to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. This is a key role in our right-of-way acquisition process, where you will work on securing easements and right-of-way agreements with landowners for critical infrastructure projects.

If you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in right-of-way acquisition or landowner negotiations and excel in a focused, results-driven environment, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description

As a ROW Agent, your primary responsibility will be contacting landowners to negotiate and secure easement and right-of-way agreements. You will work closely with project managers and other team members to ensure the successful execution of agreements while maintaining professional relationships with landowners.

This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in negotiation, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of right-of-way acquisition processes.

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Location: Fort Worth office; Hybrid

Start Date: TBD

Career Path: Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization

Responsibilities

• Perform land and right-of-way acquisition activities for new construction and operational projects
• Assist with preliminary pipeline route development, project schedules, and cost estimates
• Research title, ownership, and easement rights
• Prepare title updates, landowner claims, and project-related reports
• Negotiate easements, licenses, permits, and other real property agreements
• Secure permits and approvals from private, local, state, and federal agencies
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve damage claims
• Represent projects and company interests during public meetings
• Support integrity, operations, and maintenance-related land activities
• Manage assigned projects with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of right-of-way, land acquisition, or pipeline industry experience
• Active Notary Public commission
• Active Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Right-of-Way License
• Experience supporting pipeline construction and operational projects
• Experience negotiating easements, permits, licenses, and real property agreements
• Experience researching title, ownership, and easement rights
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory

Preferred Qualifications

• Midstream energy industry experience
• Integrity and operations support experience
• Public meeting and stakeholder engagement experience
• Route development and project planning experience
• Damage claim investigation and settlement experience