Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent

Deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (SIPC), a generation and transmission electric cooperative based in Southern Illinois, is looking to hire a Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent. The position is located south of Marion, Illinois, near Lake of Egypt.

Salary Range: $65k to $90k

Position Qualifications and Requirements:

- Previous experience with ROW acquisition is preferred.

- Previous experience with transmission line construction and ROW maintenance is preferred.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Acquisition of an Illinois Notary Public.

- Willingness to attend continuing education courses, complete certifications, and participate in meetings and training sessions, both online and out-of-town, as needed.

- General computer skills (spreadsheets, email, etc.).

- Some work outside of typical working hours may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Acquisition of Right-of-Way for line construction and maintenance projects.

- Ensure compliance with landowner agreements including easements conditions, documentation and releases.

- ROW landowner payments scheduling and tracking.

- Preparation of borrower’s environmental reports and archeological studies.

- Communication with property owners associated with SIPC’s transmission system.

- Maintenance of all new and existing easements.

- Acquisition of permits to cross railroads, highways, and navigable waterways.

- Maintaining federal special use permits.

- Assistance in soliciting transmission line and vegetation management contracts.

- Assistance during storm events (obtaining JULIE clearances, material/hardware disbursement, etc.).

- Assistance with management of vegetation management crews.

- Assistance with bi-annual air patrol of transmission system.

Benefits:

- Competitive base wage.

- Paid time off includes 11 annual holidays, vacation time, sick time, family sick, family death, and personal time (conditionally available).

- Health insurance policies for individual and family.

- Employer provided defined benefit retirement plan.

- 401K plan (both traditional and Roth options) with employer provided discretionary and matching contribution up to 7%.

- Employer paid basic life insurance (3X base wage).

- Additional insurance available LTD, spouse & child life, supplemental life and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment policies.

- Health Savings Account available.

- Tuition reimbursement program.

- Cell phone stipend.

- Employee only Lake of Egypt recreation area access.

- Vehicle provided during working hours.

Please complete an online application (www.sipower.org) and send a resume along with supporting information to:

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative

Attn: Human Resources

11543 Lake of Egypt Road

Marion, IL 62959

Email: bholshouser@sipower.org

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- AD&D insurance

- Disability insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid sick time

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person