Land Agent

LUMA Energy

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Supports land rights acquisition by negotiating damage claim settlements and annual payment reviews, ensuring alignment with company activities and timely project execution. It completes landowner notification for access to an established easement in compliance with PREPA’s Easement Regulation and other applicable laws and regulations. Monitors property rights acquisition by overseeing negotiations, validating land requirements, coordinating purchase and sale agreements, managing damage claims, and corroborating non-concern acknowledgments to secure right-of-way access, ensure compliance, and support on-time project execution. Coordinates negotiations and stakeholder engagement with landowners, occupants, and regulatory bodies to secure land rights, ensure awareness of proposed activities, and resolve property discrepancies for project compliance and timely execution. Provides expertise in land acquisition and stakeholder negotiation to support the development and implementation of effective solutions. Monitors compliance and process effectiveness to ensure alignment with policies and continuous improvement. Delivers training and guidance to stakeholders to enhance understanding and adoption of best practices. Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations. Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services. Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Surveying, Real Estate, Paralegal or related field.
• 3 years' experience with right-of-way acquisition processes.
• 3 years' experience working with landowners, survey teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience working with documents, policies, SOP creation and implementation.
• Experience leading or collaborating with small projects.
• Experience as matter-expert and asset resource to provide support to internal/external clients.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Valid Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Cartography is preferred.
• Experience with computer-aided design software (e.g., AutoCAD) is an asset.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS) is an asset.
• Experience with web-based mapping platforms (e.g., Google Earth) is an asset.
• Associate’s degree in a relevant field may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 8 years of experience performing similar functions and at least 5 years of experience performing a previous position as Specialist role.
• High School or equivalent (GED) when accompanied by a minimum of 10 years of experience performing similar functions described and at least 8 years of experience performing a previous Land Agent role.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates damage claim settlements and annual payment reviews.
• Completes landowner notification for access to an established easement.
• Oversees negotiations for property rights acquisition.
• Validates land requirements.
• Coordinates purchase and sale agreements.
• Manages damage claims.
• Corroborates non-concern acknowledgments to secure right-of-way access.
• Ensures compliance with PREPA’s Easement Regulation and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinates negotiations and stakeholder engagement with landowners, occupants, and regulatory bodies.
• Resolves property discrepancies for project compliance and timely execution.
• Provides expertise in land acquisition and stakeholder negotiation.
• Monitors compliance and process effectiveness.
• Delivers training and guidance to stakeholders.
• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills.
• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level