Land Agent/Senior Land Agent (Hybrid)

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs.  That’s right.  Love.  Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate.  These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever.  We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent?  Do you think differently?  Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

 

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

 

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

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

This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

 

Land Agent Job Summary

This role is the second level position within the Land Agent developmental job progression. 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 natural gas distribution facilities. Distinguished from Associate Land Agent, by the ability to exercise independent judgement and decision-making in planning, organizing and conducting work assignments. The incumbent may receive instructions and guidance on unusual or complex problems and knows when to get others involved.

Additional responsibilities include:
•    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, or easements rights. 
•    Coordinates efforts with input from inside organization, outside contractors and legal counsel.
•    Perform other responsibilities as required.
 

Senior Land Agent Job Summary

This role is the third level position within the Land Agent developmental job progression. 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 natural gas distribution facilities. Distinguished from other Land Agent levels by an advanced ability to exercise independent judgement and decision-making in planning, organizing, and conducting work assignments. The incumbent may receive instructions and guidance on unusual or complex problems and knows when to get others involved.

Additional responsibilities may include:
•    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, water crossing permits, other utility encroachment permits, etc.).
•    Investigates damage claims, assesses damages and negotiates settlements. 
•    Interprets, creates, and enforces land, or easements rights. 
•    Coordinates efforts with input from inside organization, outside contractors and legal counsel.
•    Coordinates procurement of outside land services as needed, through the preparation of RFPs, analysis of proposals and awarding of contracts.  
•    Coordinates efforts of contract land agents on various projects, as applicable.
•    Manages project land budgets and prepares regular reports on financial progress.
•    Perform other responsibilities as re