Utilities Agent

Job Description

Utilities Right of Way Agent – Michigan | ORC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at ORC, located remotely in Michigan. ORC is an organization focused on the Right of Way sector, where infrastructure meets innovation to shape roads, utilities, and communities for the future. Joining ORC offers more than just a job; it provides purpose, stability, and growth within a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity. This role is crucial for enabling essential distribution and electrical transmission line projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time; Exempt
• Location: Remote, Michigan, United States
• Pay: $64374–$101702 yearly
• Team: Right of Way Professional department, supporting Project Managers and project team members
• Mission: Acquire right-of-way rights for distribution and electrical transmission line projects in accordance with project guidelines and regulations
• Tech Stack: MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, Outlook, iOS or Android smartphone

What You’ll Actually Do
• Acquire: Acquire right-of-way rights for distribution and electrical transmission line projects according to project guidelines and regulations.
• Support: Support the Project Manager and other project team members throughout project lifecycles.
• Prepare: Prepare real estate documents required for various property transactions.
• Research: Conduct property research to ascertain ownership and boundary information.
• Communicate: Communicate clearly and professionally with property owners and their representatives regarding right of way acquisition processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experience spanning Agent levels 1-3, with a minimum of 1 year (Agent 1), 3 years (Agent 2), or 5 years (Agent 3) of Right of Way acquisition experience.
• Experience: Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Skills: Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented abilities. Professional communication skills across written, phone, and face-to-face interactions, along with a strong service mindset for landowner and client interactions. Active Michigan Notary or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• Bonus: Eagerness to learn and grow within the right of way profession, and ability to quickly pick up new systems and software.