Right of Way Agent/Sr

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Omaha, NE

7d

About The Position

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the levels posted, depending on their experience and depth of expertise. The role 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. The position may provide work direction to third-party agents and requires availability for overnight travel.

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, with 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Determine property ownership and perform title searches for properties required for pipeline facilities.
• Prepare documents to acquire easements, fee title, state, county, and local permits, and other rights of way needed for construction of Northern facilities.
• Establish value for land-right acquisitions.
• Negotiate the acquisition of easements, fee title, permits, and other land rights.
• Prepare and service state, county, and local permits required for facility construction and maintenance.
• Settle property-owner damage claims arising from pipeline construction, maintenance, or removal.
• 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 record retention.
• Provide technical input and right-of-way cost estimates to assist in facility planning.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level