Title Examiner

Metro Engineering Solutions LLC • Novi, MI

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About The Position

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC (MES), a utility and telecommunications engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest, is seeking a Title Examiner to research and examine public property records in support of utility engineering projects. The role includes reviewing property documents, determining ownership and ownership history, identifying title matters that may affect projects, and communicating potential issues to project team members. The position is primarily office-based, with travel or field work as needed. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience conducting property and public-record research.
• Knowledge of deeds, easements, rights-of-way, legal descriptions, liens, and other property records.
• Ability to read and interpret plats, surveys, parcel information, and legal descriptions.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, surveying, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of title examination, research, right-of-way, land services, or other related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ArcGIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title searches using county, municipal, and other available public records to determine current property ownership and ownership history.
• Research and review deeds, easements, rights-of-way, mortgages, liens, judgments, plats, surveys, tax records, and other property-related documents.
• Identify existing easements, rights-of-way, encumbrances, restrictions, liens, and other title matters that may impact utility projects.
• Review and interpret legal descriptions, including metes and bounds, plats, and parcel information.
• Verify property ownership and identify parties with an interest in the property.
• Identify discrepancies or potential title issues and communicate findings to appropriate project team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and qualifying family members, employer-paid and eligible after 120 days of employment.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match, eligible after 6 months of employment and fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life, and AD&D.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED