What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right of Way Agent position at CenterPoint Energy?
CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Right of Way Agent to join our Field Services Team, located in New Braunfels, TX.
You will have the ability to: be responsible for multiple functions within the right-of-way field, including title research, land acquisitions, document preparation, negotiations and interface with the public, governmental entities, and internal/external clients regarding land related topics. This position acts independently and in conjunction with company’s Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and inside/outside Legal Counsel relating to the Company’s natural gas businesses.
We want you to know
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to deliver electricity and natural gas safely and reliably to millions of people.
Diversity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
To be successful in this role you will:
Your background includes:
A bonus to have:
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.
You will have the ability to: be responsible for multiple functions within the right-of-way field, including title research, land acquisitions, document preparation, negotiations and interface with the public, governmental entities, and internal/external clients regarding land related topics. This position acts independently and in conjunction with company’s Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and inside/outside Legal Counsel relating to the Company’s natural gas businesses.
We want you to know
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to deliver electricity and natural gas safely and reliably to millions of people.
Diversity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Subsides metro and parking discounts
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Performs land title research utilizing both internal and external resources to determine ownership and other land rights. Collaborates with contract Title Examiners to determine fee and easement ownership.
- Reviews and interprets all land related documents to make property right determinations, for negotiation purposes and for accuracy and completeness.
- Drafts various legal documents related to fee and easement acquisitions by composing and constructing phrases or clauses in a clear, concise and professional manner which define the rights, interest and obligations of the parties involved.
- Acquires rights by negotiating both non-monetary and monetary terms and conditions of easements, deeds, permits, access agreements and licenses by contacting landowners, developers, builders and governmental entities such as Railroads, County offices, Aviation offices, City offices, Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife, Federal Aviation Authority, etc. to accommodate the installation, operation and maintenance of company facilities.
- Consults with Service Area Managers, Service Consultants, Developers, Environmentalist, Surveyors, Engineers, Attorneys, Governmental Agencies and landowners in order to resolve land and easement related issues.
- Performs commercial and residential plat reviews and approvals.
- Protects all property and rights thereto of the Company.
- Coordinates and manages the sells, releases, licenses, and exchanges of Company’s real property to others.
- Observes Company facilities and promptly reports and records any defects or irregularities with Company equipment or lines in accordance with established Company procedures.
- Advocates safety in all aspects and protects the public concerning the dangers involved with activities located in the vicinity of gas and electric Company equipment or lines.
- Analyzes and determines damages done to property and negotiate damage payments with property owners.
Your background includes:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a technical discipline related to land surveying, civil engineering, right of way or a related field, from an accredited college or university.
- In lieu of a degree, will consider a combination of education and land related experience, such as acquiring right of way and/or encroachments, totaling four (4) years, where each year of applicable college equals one (1) year, and each year of applicable work experience equals one-half (½) year. Experience in lieu of education is in addition to the experience requirements.
- Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in land related activities with an understanding of land transactions, encroachments, legal documents, metes & bounds descriptions, Public Land Survey System, land grants, surveying, and/or GIS.
A bonus to have:
- Real Estate License and/or International Right of Way Association RWP certification.
- Knowledge of legislative requirements regarding regulatory compliance with real property issues.
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.
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