We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Right of Way Agent in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local 2150.
Job Summary: Completes the timely purchase, sale and leasing of real estate property and the acquisition of other land rights from private parties, municipal and public agencies for the construction of electric, gas and other utility and non-utility facilities.
Job Responsibilities: • Negotiate property purchases, sales, easements, permits, and license • Manage company owned or leased real estate • Work with outside appraisers and attorneys in connection with the condemnation process • Obtain and evaluate appraisals, title commitments, title policies and other records • Represent the company before public hearings, planning and zoning commissions and boards and informational meetings as needed • Prepare easements, deeds, closing documents, legal descriptions, correspondence, reports and various other documents and materials pertaining to the right-of-way and real estate transactions
Involves frequent contact with internal and external customers that warrant the use of effective communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. May require more than 40 hours per week and must work some weekend and night hours with overnight stays occasionally necessary.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have: • An associates degree in real estate with 2 years Right-of-Way Agent experience within the last 10 years • Nine credits in relevant real estate courses as part of a Bachelors degree program in business administration, urban planning or related field • A bachelors degree in business administration, urban planning or related field with 18 credits in relevant real estate courses at the technical college level • Four years of Right-of-Way Agent experience within the last ten years
Right-of-Way Agent experience includes: • Experience in the acquisition and negotiation of easements, purchase or sale of land, appraisal, relocation or other similar duties related to public or private utilities of public infrastructure projects • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, land surveys and legal descriptions
Official transcripts are required and should be submitted at the time of your application; must be attached to application or provided to HR within ten (10) days of the posting closing date. If you do not have your transcripts, please take the necessary steps to be able to provide them prior to being scheduled for any testing.
Testing Requirements: • Right of Way Agent Structured Interview (ROWA); Work Standards, Decision Making, Technical/Professional Knowledge, Managing Work, Initiating Action, Gaining Commitment and Communication.
End Date: 02/27/2026 Minimum Posting Range: $36.09 Maximum Posting Range: $60.09 The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.
At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
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