Real Estate Representative - System Projects
About The Position
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates for the Real Estate Representative - System Projects position within its Corporate Shared Services team. This role is responsible for independently managing real estate activities for company-generated and New Customer Construction (NCC) projects, excluding the most complex ones. The position involves researching property ownership and rights using public and company records, preparing legal descriptions and appraisal reports, and drafting various real estate documents such as easements, deeds, permits, and consent agreements. The Real Estate Representative will negotiate and secure PSE's operating rights on public and private property, and respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding real estate matters. Upholding safety compliance standards and conducting business ethically and in accordance with the Code of Conduct are also key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, and valid driver’s license.
- 2 years relevant work experience in acquisition/management/transfer of land rights needed for utility or transportation infrastructure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer and software skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of appraisal, engineering, law and negotiations principles/terms.
- Experience and demonstrated skills with real property legal descriptions, appraisals, title research, and engineering drawing interpretation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Gas and Electric Utility systems.
- Strong negotiation skills with proven track record of successful acquisition work on projects.
- BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
- Strong working knowledge of PSE gas/electric systems, procedures and internal contacts.
- Knowledge of specialized permit requirements (i.e. railroads, WSDOT, etc.).
- Successful completion of IRWA courses 100, 201, 421, and 902 or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Independently coordinates real estate activities with PSE’s service providers and project teams.
- Prepares, reviews and interprets legal documents and correspondence for all real estate activities.
- Performs research and analysis of public and company records, and conducts field inspections.
- Prepares, orders, reviews and interprets complex appraisal reports.
- Reads, creates and interprets real property legal descriptions.
- Prepares, issues, and renews Limited Use Permits/Consent Agreements.
- Negotiates with landowners, attorneys, etc. to acquire/dispose of operating rights for PSE, including easements, permits, licenses, and consents.
- Represents PSE’s interests with customers and governmental agencies.
- Responds to internal and external customer real estate inquiries.
- Provides cost estimates for project budgeting purposes.
- Coordinates contractor/vendor real estate activities including surveying, mapping, title, appraisal, negotiation, legal and brokerage services.
- Resolves encroachments and other legal challenges involving PSE’s real estate interests.
- When necessary, participates with PSE’s legal counsel in litigation processes, including condemnation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- basic life insurance
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- supplemental life insurance
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- flexible spending accounts for health care
- flexible spending accounts for dependent daycare
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- 401(k) investment option
- cash balance retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
