Right of Way Agent/Sr

BHE•Omaha, NE

4h•$78,700 - $113,200

About The Position

This multi-level position enables Northern Natural Gas to install or remove gas pipeline facilities across private property, roadways, railroads, and governmental lands by acquiring right-of-way easements and permits or purchasing real estate. Candidates may be considered for any posted level based on their experience and depth of expertise. The role determines property ownership and conducts title searches; prepares and obtains easements, fee title, permits, and other land rights; establishes property value and negotiates acquisitions; and supports construction and maintenance through permitting, damage-claim settlement, and resolution of encroachments. The position also provides work direction to third-party agents, maintains real estate records, prepares completion reports, and supplies technical input and right-of-way cost estimates for facility planning. Overnight travel is required. Northern Natural Gas is part of BHE Pipeline Group, which operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline across 27 states, as well as natural gas storage facilities and an LNG export, import, and storage facility. Northern Natural Gas is an equal opportunity employer. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Candidates without a bachelor's degree typically need four years of related, progressive work experience.
Four to six years of experience as a right-of-way agent.
Knowledge of land rights and title research, surveying principles, contract law, and real estate law.
Effective oral and written communication skills to present information accurately and understandably.
Influencing skills to negotiate and persuade.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Availability for overnight travel.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Certification as SR/WA by the International Right-of-Way Association is desirable.

Responsibilities

Determine property ownership and perform title searches for properties needed for pipeline facilities.
Prepare documents to acquire easements, fee title, state, county, and local permits, and other rights of way needed to construct Northern facilities.
Establish property value for land-right acquisition.
Negotiate the acquisition of easements, fee title, permits, and other land rights.
Prepare and service state, county, and local permits for construction and maintenance of facilities.
Settle property-owner damage claims resulting from construction, maintenance, or removal of pipeline facilities.
Provide work direction to third-party agents.
Resolve encroachment situations and secure necessary encroachment agreements.
Maintain files of easements and other real estate documents.
Prepare completion reports and submit them to the documents and records team for permanent retention.
Provide technical input and right-of-way cost estimates to support facility planning.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.