Job Overview
Appalachian Field Service (AFS) is seeking multiple experienced Senior Land Agents to support new high-voltage electric transmission line projects across the State of Georgia.
These are senior-level, field-based positions supporting a growing transmission program. The primary focus will be negotiation of permanent and temporary transmission easements for large-scale transmission infrastructure, with additional support for substation property acquisition as needed. Candidates must be comfortable independently managing right-of-way acquisition activities from initial landowner contact through agreement execution and documentation.
Projects involve large-scale, high-voltage transmission development with multi-county impacts and substantial landowner coordination requirements. AFS is building a team of experienced professionals capable of managing complex negotiations, addressing landowner concerns, and overseeing multi-parcel acquisition efforts.
These roles require a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment, including responsibility for leading complex negotiations and representing the client in sensitive landowner and stakeholder matters.
Key Responsibilities
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Secure property rights necessary for the construction, reconstruction, expansion, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission facilities.
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Lead negotiations for permanent and temporary transmission easements supporting high-voltage transmission projects.
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Support fee simple acquisition for substation sites as required.
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Independently manage multi-parcel right-of-way acquisition assignments.
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Conduct courthouse and public record research to confirm ownership and identify property interests.
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Review and analyze title reports, vesting deeds, plats, surveys, legal descriptions, and construction drawings.
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Draft and prepare acquisition documentation including easements, rights of entry, permits, licenses, leases, purchase options, and damage claims.
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Negotiate and resolve complex landowner concerns, including construction-related damages.
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Establish and negotiate within client-approved fair market value parameters.
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Ensure acquisition activities and documentation are conducted in compliance with applicable Georgia eminent domain laws and regulatory requirements.
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Coordinate with attorneys, appraisers, surveyors, engineers, and internal project teams.
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Maintain accurate, defensible, and timely reporting within the client’s designated tracking systems in accordance with project guidelines.
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Professionally represent the electric utility in all landowner and stakeholder interactions.
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Communicate proactively with AFS leadership and client representatives regarding project status, risks, and landowner issues.
Minimum Qualifications
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5+ years of right-of-way acquisition experience, including direct support of high-voltage electric transmission projects.
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Demonstrated experience independently managing transmission easement negotiations end-to-end.
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Strong working knowledge of Georgia eminent domain procedures and regulatory requirements governing condemnation activities.
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Experience resolving complex negotiations and landowner disputes.
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Ability to interpret surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and construction plans.
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Experience supporting projects requiring statewide travel.
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Current Georgia Notary (preferred).
Preferred Experience
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Experience supporting electric transmission projects within Georgia.
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Familiarity with GIS platforms and right-of-way tracking systems.
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Experience assisting with condemnation support and public meetings.
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Background supporting cooperative or investor-owned utility clients.
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Experience supporting projects through condemnation preparation and litigation support activities.
Work Environment
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Field-based roles supporting multiple transmission projects across Georgia.
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Travel throughout the state will be required based on project assignments.
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Per diem may be provided for qualifying travel assignments in accordance with project requirements and company policy.
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Georgia residency is strongly preferred. Candidates located within reasonable proximity to active project areas will be given priority consideration.
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High degree of autonomy with responsibility for managing assigned parcels and schedules.
Why Join AFS?
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Opportunity to support large-scale electric transmission infrastructure projects critical to Georgia’s long-term power reliability.
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Competitive compensation.
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.
