Real Property Appraiser – Market Intelligence & Appraisal

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Alabama Power Company’s Land Information & Technology team is hiring a Real Property Appraiser based at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. The appraiser provides valuation, appraisal, market intelligence, and real estate advisory services for Alabama Power Company and other Southern Company business units. The role performs and manages appraisals across a broad range of property types, supports property acquisition and siting decisions, provides litigation and eminent-domain support, and delivers market analysis for strategic real estate planning and development. It serves as the company’s in-house real estate valuation and market intelligence expertise, supporting informed acquisition decisions, defensible valuations, effective project siting, regulatory compliance, and strategic real estate initiatives.

Requirements

A licensed or certified real property appraiser credential is required.
Strong analytical, research, communication, and market analysis skills.
Ability to interpret legal descriptions, deeds, easements, and other land-related documents.
Strong collaboration skills for team-based or cross-functional projects.
Commitment to Safety First and the company’s values: Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Customer focus and a positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, personal responsibility, and a willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
Professional appraisal designation such as MAI, SRA, ASA, ARA, or R/W-AC.
At least 3 years of experience as a real property appraiser.
Experience in market analysis, market intelligence, or competitive intelligence.
Experience directly related to the utility industry, including knowledge of right-of-way law and valuation.
Knowledge of utility industry valuation practices, eminent domain, and right-of-way acquisitions.
Knowledge of finance and/or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

Conduct valuations for land, easements, transmission corridors, substations, industrial, commercial, residential, and timber properties.
Manage external appraisal engagements, including contractor selection, contracting, and technical review.
Partner with Corporate Real Estate, Power Delivery, Marketing, and Economic Development teams to support project execution.
Provide highest-and-best-use studies, site selection analyses, and market intelligence.
Perform market research, absorption studies, trend analysis, and forecasting.
Support litigation and eminent-domain activities through appraisal expertise.
Track and report real estate market metrics and strategic trends.
Conduct geographic and development assessments to identify future opportunities.