Right of Way Agent jobs in Schenectady, NY

Gray Hawk Land Solutions is currently hiring for the position of Sr. Right-of-Way Agent in New York. The individual we are looking for must be a self-starter and able to perform the below tasks with very little or no supervision.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains good relationships with surface owners and local government officials and agencies.
• Represents client and self with professionalism and integrity. Can relate to people from various backgrounds. Can diffuse tense situations quickly.
• Negotiate terms for surface agreements, including surface use agreements, pipeline rights of way, and easements. Settle surface damages and ensure necessary access to company assets.
• Thorough understanding of surface use agreements, easements, pipeline ROW, surface titles, and gov't laws/regulations related to Right of Way operations.
• Able to conduct internal title research and external title research in the courthouse with no supervision.
• Mapping software experience (GIS, Google Earth, ability to deed plot, ability to learn any client internal mapping systems).
• Ability to interpret drawings and redline where needed (Alignment drawings, Certified Property Plats, Permit Drawings, Temporary Workspace Drawings, Construction Access Drawings).
• Ability to navigate multiple client databases.
• Ability to conduct online research.
• Demonstrate excellent computer knowledge through effective use of software including Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel) and database use.
• Able to work well in a team environment or an individual role.

Education/Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Right-of-Way industry primarily dealing with negotiations of easements for pipelines; solar experience is a plus but not required. 

Bachelor’s Degree, Technical Diploma, or High School graduate.

Pay Rate:

This position offers a competitive 6 day per week pay rate plus per diem.