Hydro Land Agent

PG&E•Chico, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hydro Land Agent provides land rights research, property management, permitting, encroachment review, and stakeholder coordination for hydroelectric facilities and associated lands. Responsibilities include reviewing title and land rights, supporting access needs, preparing or coordinating permits and agreements, evaluating proposed third-party uses of PG&E hydro lands, addressing unauthorized uses or encroachments, and coordinating land support for hydro maintenance, inspections, construction, vegetation work, recreation, and regulatory obligations. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need.

Requirements

Four years of college in a technical or liberal arts curriculum or the equivalent in education and/or experience
A minimum of one year as a Senior Land Technician and must have demonstrated the ability to perform such work as evidenced by the quality and quantity of the work product

Nice To Haves

Experience researching, interpreting, and communicating land rights, easements, permits, licenses, leases, deeds, maps, title documents, and other land records.
Knowledge of or experience supporting hydroelectric, utility, natural resource, recreation, environmental, or field operations work.
Ability to coordinate effectively with internal business partners, external landowners, public agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders on land-related matters.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using land records, mapping, document management, work management, or project tracking tools.
Utility industry experience, preferably involving hydroelectric generation, land management, property management, right-of-way, permitting, or field support.
Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and collaboratively with cross-functional teams in office and field settings.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain land rights, access needs, and property requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple land matters, deadlines, and stakeholder requests.

Responsibilities

Research, interpret, and communicate PG&E’s land rights for hydroelectric facilities, including reservoirs, dams, powerhouses, canals, flumes, penstocks, access roads, recreation areas, and related infrastructure.
Coordinate with internal clients and external parties to obtain, document, or clarify rights needed for hydro operations, maintenance, inspections, construction, vegetation management, environmental work, access, and regulatory compliance.
Review requests for third-party use of PG&E hydro lands, easements, and fee property, including proposed encroachments, access requests, recreational uses, utility crossings, road use, and temporary work areas.
Prepare or coordinate documents necessary for easements, permits, licenses, leases, quitclaims, consents, access agreements, and other land-related instruments supporting hydro facilities and adjoining properties.
Identify, document, and support resolution of unauthorized uses, encroachments, access issues, and property management concerns on or affecting PG&E hydro lands.
Gather land records, maps, title information, field information, and project documentation to support business partner decisions, land rights determinations, and timely completion of hydro-related work.