Rights Of Way Management Representative (Mid/Senior) - 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 E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, 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.

 

 

Job Summary

This role administers right of way management activities by reviewing, processing, negotiating and approving encroachments - which by definition are an intrusion on the Company’s land, Right of Way and land rights granted. 
Responsible for evaluating encroachment requests and associated technical drawings and coordinating formal review across multiple disciplines within Dominion Energy, and/or evaluating site conditions. Serves as the single point of contact in encroachment request process and land rights inquiries with private property owners, developers, engineering, construction, federal/state/local entities and legal counsel.

Interprets and implements company policies and procedures affecting Dominion Energy’s Electric Transmission Right of Way. Drafts and negotiates letters of consent, license agreements, quitclaims, subordination agreements and other real estate documents pertaining to encroachment requests. Coordinates legal review and advises on encroachment issues. Responsible for the ongoing management, administration, interpretation, compliance and enforcement of existing land rights contracts to include Easements, Government Permits and Deed files. Conducts and coordinates courthouse research including title work as determined necessary for capital projects. Researches and provides existing land rights information in support of regulatory and permitting activities. May testify before adjudicatory, regulatory and local government bodies related to easement rights and encroachments.
Manages the data management system for recorded and unrecorded land records and updates Dominion’s GIS system with new rights information and revisions. Manages Right of Way contractors and coordinates work activities pertaining to Right of Way management activities. Manages encroachment activities for capital projects which include creating estimates for encroachment mitigation and coordinating removal of illegal or unsafe encroachments on existing Right of Way corridors.  

Patrols Right of Way corridors to identify and resolve unauthorized encroachment activity to ensure compliance with National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements and promote public safety.
Participates in public workshops to educate the public on land rights pertaining to proposed capital projects. Develops and maintains working relationships with the public, including governmental entities.

The practical application of knowledge, skills, abilities and education required for position:
-    Knowledge and application of real estate principles, surveying and applied mathematics.
-    Knowledge and interpretation of technical drawings.
-    The ability to review, understand and draft legal contracts. 
-    Perform research using multiple programs internally or at local courthouses.
-    Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
-    Knowledge of modern construction concepts
-    Project Management Skills
-    Contract Administration/Management Skills
-    Knowledge and ability to use GIS systems

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

Right of Way Management Representative: 
•    4+ years related experience. 
•    Basic knowledge and general application of technical drafting.
•     Basic knowledge and job specific applications of real estate principles, surveying and applied mathematics. 
•    Basic knowledge and job specific application of company policies and procedures.
•     Skills: manual tec