Overview MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization. Position Summary: The Right of Way Agent’s main purpose is to assist the Right of Way (ROW) Department in determining the need for and acquiring valid right of way documentation for the construction, reconstruction, relocation, or improvement of electrical, pipeline and communication facilities. The position requires the ability to communicate with and negotiate with property owners regarding new installations, job modifications and/or design changes that may affect their property. This work will be located in the Stafford/Fredericksburg VA area.** Responsibilities Meet engineering and construction schedules by obtaining the necessary right of way in the time allotted. Identify project required properties and negotiate agreements for permanent installations and temporary lay down areas associated with large utility distribution projects. Determine property ownership through investigation of courthouse records, tax maps, field inspections or other means available. Review property deeds, plats, and surveys to identify current ownership and define the boundaries of the right of way on the land. A comprehensive search of public records conducted to uncover an existing easements or encumbrances that may affect the right of way. Serve as liaison between property owners and utility clients during outreach and negotiation. Assure timely communications with various managers, engineers, tree crews, developers, contractors, customers, and others regarding the status of all assigned projects. Review all right of way agreements prior to client approval and court filing. Primarily responsible for E-filing ROW and Easement agreements. Ensure that job status is updated in all work management systems. Prepare clear and concise documentation of the right of way process including agreements, revisions and/or modifications to agreements; correspondence, special instructions, contact logs, memoranda, reports, and formal right of way releases; notarization and recording of required agreements. Provide right of way support to other departments as necessary. Support and participate in department initiatives and process improvements. Qualifications Experience with Dominion Energy standards and best practices for ROW Agents preferred or another Electric Utility. Title research is a strong plus but not a requirement. Candidate should have excellent public relations and communication skills and the ability to work comfortably and cooperatively with people of all walks of life. Excellent organizational and documentation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including SharePoint, Word and Excel. Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth Ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external teams and work with a flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities. Physical Demands and Work Environment This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).