Right of Way Agent (RGE)

Canacre USA, LLC•New York, NY

13d•$25 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for acquisition and enforcement of real property rights required for the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the transmission, distribution, and communication system infrastructure of AVANGRID Networks. Provides local contact for interface with government, permitting, and customers related to franchise or property rights.

Requirements

Clear, concise written and oral communication skills
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Computer literacy (working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Google Earth)
Must be willing to travel regularly (up to 20%) and have reliable transportation
Experience drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, licenses, leases, purchase and sale agreements
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read variety of maps/surveys
Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze engineering and right-of-way drawings
Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents
Property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same
Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement
Knowledge of real estate principles gained through education and experience
Must have NY Notary Public License or have the ability to obtain license within 3 months of hire date

Responsibilities

Investigate, negotiate, acquire, defend, and ensure legal recording and enforcement of property rights required for electric, gas, or communication infrastructure for Avangrid Networks (Distribution & Transmission)
Utilize Avangrid software and physical files to document all communication with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone in addition to capturing project updates and progress on each affected parcel
Engage landowners to mitigate encroachments on rights of way
Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in matters related to property rights
Prepare or assist in preparing and securing specific state, highway, railroad, County, Town, City, Village permits for use of lands owned by governmental agencies, the public or other utilities including tree clearing permits
Investigate, negotiate, and acquire leases, licenses, and permits for Networks infrastructure, staging areas for storm or construction lay down areas, railroads & canals crossing permits
Responsible for document management involving legal documents filing, recording, parceling, indexing, and retrieval
Coordinate and process payments to landowners for certain property rights through internal workflow and SAP
Serve as legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings
Investigate electric and gas franchise agreements and boundary lines
Other tasks as assigned by RELM team members

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
401(k) Retirement Plan
No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental leave
Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings: Identity Theft Protection, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Life (spouse and child), Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance