Utilities Right of Way Agent - DFW, TX

Location

DFW, TX (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within a 30‑mile radius of the DFW, TX area)

Full‑time, Exempt

Candidate can expect to travel extensively locally and throughout the surrounding areas

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: $$75,000 - $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
• Class Pass and Breethe Memberships

• 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
• Review real estate documents
• 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
• Provides strong customer service experience
• Can adapt to new systems and software environments

• Minimum of (4) four years of right‑of‑way acquisition experience, which must include experience in acquisitions for transmission and/or distribution projects for electric and/or gas projects
• Active Texas Real Estate License
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and electronic databases
• Must own an iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC systems

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.