Permitting Agent - Houston Area

Lonestar Land Services•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lonestar Land Services is seeking experienced Permitting Agents to staff projects in the Houston area. This is a NON per diem position, so candidates must reside in the Houston/North Houston area. The role requires experience with utility permits.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in right of way, title, land acquisition, or real estate, specifically in acquiring permits for pipelines and overhead electric.
Good working knowledge of various entities such as TXDoT/RULIS, Overhead Electric, County and City Permitting, Encroachment and Crossing of other Utilities, Union Pacific and BNSF RR crossings, Texas General Land Office leases and others.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must have experience with TxDOT, Railroads, Overhead Electric, Counties and other government, municipal and railroad entities.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of direct Right-of-Way acquisition AND Permitting experience.
Experience on pipeline, midstream, utility, or infrastructure projects.
Willing to work in the areas you note in the following application.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and secure right-of-way, lease and easement agreements with various entities.
Acquire surface agreements, access agreements, and damage settlements as required.
Coordinate with survey, engineering, and project management teams.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout the acquisition process.
Meet acquisition targets and project deadlines with limited supervision.