Assoc Land Agent, Land Agent, Senior Land Agent (Hybrid)

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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

 

Job Summary

DESC currently has one opening for a Land Agent at all levels in Columbia, South Carolina.

 

Associate Land Agent

This role is an entry level position, which supports negotiation and assists with securing legal land agreements from affected landowners, whether they are private owners, corporations or government agencies to permit the construction of facilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Works closely with Land Agents and Sr. Land Agents to gain familiarity with areas of responsibility.
• Assists Land Agents and Sr. Land Agents with negotiating, preparing and securing binding agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) with property owners.
• Assists with title research and investigations. Identifies ownership of surface and subsurface real estate interests for affected properties.
• Acts as liaison between landowner and company.
• Inspects property and utilizes public information and comparable real estate information to determine value.
• Prepares and submits applications for various permits, licenses and bonds (road/railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy hauling permits, etc.)
• Investigates damage claims, assesses damages and negotiates settlements.
• Interprets, creates and enforces land, leasehold or easements rights.
• Coordinates efforts with input from inside and outside legal counsel.

 

Land Agent 

This role negotiates and secures legal land agreements with affected landowners, whether they are private owners, corporations, or government agencies to permit the construction of facilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Negotiates, prepares, and secures binding agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) with property owners.
• Performs title research and investigations.
• Identifies ownership of surface and subsurface real estate interests for affected properties.
• Acts as liaison between landowner and company. Inspects property and utilizes public information and comparable real estate information to determine value.
• Prepares and submits applications for various permits, licenses, and bonds (road/railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy hauling permits, etc.)
• Investigates damage claims, assesses damages and negotiates settlements.
• Interprets, creates, and enforces land, leasehold or easements rights.
• Coordinates efforts with input from inside and outside legal counsel.
• Supervises third party land agents.

Job Summary Continued

Senior Land Agent

This role negotiates and secures legal land agreements with affected landowners, whether they are private owners, corporations, or government agencies to permit the construction of facilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Negotiates, prepares, and secures binding agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) with property owners.
• Performs title research and investigations.
• Identifies ownership of surface and subsurface real estate interests for affected properties.
• Acts as liaison between landowner and company.
• Inspects property and utilizes public information and comparable real estate information to determine value.
• Prepares and submits applications for various permits, licenses, and bonds (road/railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, etc.).
• Investigates damage claims, assesses damages and negotiates settlements.
• Interprets, creates, and enforces land, leasehold or easements rights.
• Coordinates efforts with input from inside and ou