Utilities Permit Agent - Columbus, OH

Description

Location: Columbus, OH (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within a 75-mile radius of ORC's Columbus, OH office)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt

Travel: Candidate can expect to report to ORC's Columbus, OH office as requested

Please note, this project is still in the proposal stage. We anticipate hearing about award of work by September 2025 and project start of January 2026.

Why Join ORC?

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

What We Offer

Competitive base pay: $65,000-$80,000 per year

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match and disability coverage

Paid time off, sick time, and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional training

Recognition programs and growth opportunities

Free Calm membership for you and up to five others

What You’ll Do

Identify all required permits for road crossings, foreign utility crossings, rail crossings, water crossings, and special/conditional use scenarios

Conduct in-depth research using online databases, courthouse records, and recorded documents to determine permitting requirements

Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to perform property research and maintain accurate mapping and data records

Apply knowledge of real property concepts and instruments to ensure compliance with permit-related regulations and documentation standards

We’re Looking for Someone Who

Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines

Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks

Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills

Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

Has excellent written and verbal communication skills

Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting

Provides strong customer service experience

Can adapt to new systems and software environments

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of Utility Permitting or a related field

Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook

Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems

Valid Driver’s License

Bonus Points if you have utility and transmission line and/or Railroad Crossing permitting experience and/or Right-of-Way and land use coordination!

Relocation and per diem are not provided

Ready to Apply?

Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

ORC is one of America’s most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.