Utilities Right of Way Agent - Columbus, OH

Utilities Right of Way Agent - Chillicothe, OH - (1566)

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Job Type

Full-time Salary UI

Exemption Type

Exempt

Location

Chillicothe, OH 45601 US (Primary)

Category

Industry Professional

Travel

50%

Compensation Range

$85,000-$95,000 per year

Location: Chillicothe, OH (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within a 90-mile commute of the Chillicothe, OH area)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Report to ORC's Columbus, OH office as requested (not often)

Travel: Candidate can expect to travel locally and throughout Ohio about 50% of the time.

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long‑term opportunity.

• Competitive compensation: $85,000-$95,000 per year
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training
• Recognition programs and growth opportunities
• Free Calm membership for you and up to five others

• Acquire Right-of-Way rights for distribution and electrical transmission line projects in accordance with project guidelines and regulations
• Support the Project Manager (PM) and project team members
• Conduct basic property research for ownership and boundary information
• Communicate with property owners and their representatives regarding right of way acquisition
• Perform general administrative tasks

• Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
• Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks
• Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills
• Is analytical, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in a fast‑paced administrative setting
• Can adapt to new systems and software environments
• Minimum of six years of right‑of‑way acquisition experience
• Active Ohio Notary or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and electronic databases
• Must own an iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC systems

Bonus points: if you have an active Real Estate License*!

Relocation and per diem are not provided

Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

ORC is one of America’s most respected right‑of‑way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right‑of‑way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.