Transmission Right of Way Agent
Company: ProSource Technologies
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
ProSource, a leader in the right-of-way, acquisition, and
relocation industry, is seeking an experienced 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 experience working on transmission lines at
345kV, 500kV or 765kV and will be comfortable managing complex
acquisition activities across multiple parcels and stakeholders.
Duties and 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 Qualifications: ? 5?10 years of experience
in right-of-way, land acquisition, or related real estate work ?
Exposure on at least two high-voltage transmission projects ,
strong preferred, 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 ?
IRWA certification or coursework (or equivalent experience)
strongly preferred ? Familiarity with regional land-use laws (or
willingness to rapidly learn region-specific requirements) ? Valid
driver?s license and clean driving record ? Ability to pass
background, MVR, and drug screening (if required by client)
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The Right of Way Agent will
spend time both in the field and in an office environment, using a
computer and other standard equipment. The position requires
regular travel to landowner locations, agency offices, and project
field sites. Agents may be required to sit, stand, drive, or walk
properties for extended periods and may occasionally lift light
equipment or documents. Travel requirements may vary by project;
mileage reimbursement or per diem may be available based on
assignment. Salary & Benefits: To determine final compensation,
experience will be measured by considering prior work experience or
activities that are related to this role. Here at ProSource we
carefully consider a variety of factors some of which include job
size & complexity, required experience, knowledge and/or skills.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate that may vary.
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. This job description is
intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope
of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by
job holders within this job. However, this job description is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills,
efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated
with the position.
Keywords: ProSource Technologies, Bloomington , Transmission Right of Way Agent, Energy / Utilities , Saint Paul, Minnesota