Real Estate Associate (Property Management & Transactions)

Aep Service•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! At AEP, we're more than just an energy company — we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! Real Estate Associate (Property Management & Transactions) Real Estate Agent Associate (Salary Grade 5) Real Estate Agent (Salary Grade 6)

Requirements

Valid driver's license
Real Estate Agent Associate (Salary Grade 5) Education: Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, paralegal or related field; or paralegal certification, appraiser/assessor certification or real estate broker; (Or) high school diploma/GED with two years' experience in real estate-related activities. Experience: Two Years experience in real estate related activities in addition to any experience indicated above.
Real Estate Agent (Salary Grade 6) Education: Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, paralegal or related field; or paralegal certification, appraiser/assessor certification or real estate broker; (Or) high school diploma/GED with two years' experience in real estate-related activities. Experience: In addition to education requirement, four (4) years' experience in the acquisition of property or right or ways or real estate related activities.
Travel required
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to understand real estate documents
Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Negotiate and handle details in connection with leases, both surface and mineral, on Company owned real estate.
Assist in the review and analysis of real estate documents, including oil and gas leases, while determining key provisions, obligations and ownership in order to realize maximum return.
Conduct inventories and inspections of properties to determine condition of buildings and lands and arrange for maintenance as required.
Negotiate for the sale of Company owned real estate and assist in the preparation of contracts and other legal documents in connection with the completion of these sales.
Negotiate with property owners on real estate desired to be purchased by the Company.
Assist in the preparation of deeds, affidavits and other legal documents as required to facilitate clearing title and completing acquisition.
Consult with attorneys, title examiners and AEP Legal department on legal and technical work pertaining to real estate matters as assigned.
Negotiate with property owners for real estate desired to be leased by the Company and in the handling of details in connection with completion of approved leases.
Negotiate easements from the Company to others for various types of rights on Company owned real estate and handle details in connection with completion of approved easements.
Negotiate and settle damages to non-owned properties caused by Company construction and operations.
Assist in negotiations with various governmental authorities in connection with the closing, relocation, or vacation of public roads, the relocation or removal of the facilities of others on Company owned lands, or the re-zoning of property in order to facilitate Company projects.
Develop and maintain good relationships with Federal, State, Municipal and other local government agencies and the general public.
Consult with Real Estate Asset Management team on real estate issues and attend project meetings as required.