Land & Right-of-Way Senior I

SDG&E • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

SDG&E is an energy company focused on building a brighter, cleaner future for Southern California. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people and are at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable customers to transition to clean technologies. We are redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution. This role requires an intermediate level of experience and expertise in acquisition matters, involving acquiring land rights for new business jobs and major projects. The position involves reviewing and directing the work of contracted right-of-way agents, negotiating acquisition of easement rights with private and public landowners, and providing guidance to internal client groups and consultants. It also includes reviewing appraisals for Fair Market Value offers and supporting the Legal Department in eminent domain cases and major project land matters.

Requirements

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
• Real Estate Acquisition knowledge.
• Commercial Negotiation skills.
• Regulatory Compliance understanding.
• Contract Management skills.
• Relationship Management skills.
• Project/Program Management skills.
• Real Estate Transactions knowledge.
• Legal Support understanding.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex analysis of acquisition data to monitor project performance within time and budget constraints.
• Negotiates acquisition of land rights and damage settlements; coordinates approval, conducts outreach, and processes payments.
• Prepares easement packages and performs courthouse documentation searches to facilitate easement acquisition.
• Orders title reports, obtains title reviews, and coordinates escrow steps for land acquisitions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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