Land Agent
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Land Agent
Hybrid Remote with travel supporting Ohio Operations
Must reside in Ohio or Pennsylvania
Your role in our success:
Land Agents are the public facing (business) side of the Chesapeake Utilities team. They interact and negotiate directly with landowners to acquire gas right-of-way easements staging and storage agreements for construction and property acquisition negotiations for large scale projects.
What youll be working on:
- Obtains deeds easements and assignments necessary for procuring land needed for utility lines pipelines or other construction projects.
- Secures right-of-way for road improvements through warranty deed dedication permanent or temporary easement. Researches title records to determine property ownership and other relevant information
- Consults with property owners and conducts negotiations for securing deeds easements permits options agreements outright purchase of property or settlement of damage claims.
- Negotiates with landowners to obtain rightofway agreements.
- Prepare land for pipeline installation and ensure compliance with governmental regulation.
- Prepare Rights of Way Meter Site Agreements Compressor Agreements and Regulator Site Agreements for new Chesapeake Utilities projects.
- Prepare Rights of Way and Meter Site Agreements for customers requesting a tap from Consumers Gas Cooperative.
- Research existing Rights of Way when pipelines are to be repaired or replaced for any inconsistencies or problems that may arise.
- Speak with Attorneys Real Estate Agents USDA agents Railroad agents and prospective landowners regarding the pipeline and rights of way on properties
Who you are:
- Minimum of Associates degree required; Bachelors degree in land management business leadership or related field preferred
- Three to five years of relevant experience
- General computer skills.
- Must demonstrate sound communication business judgment decision making skills and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to adhere to company and industry standards safety rules regulations procedures policies and manuals.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Registered or Certified Professional Landman preferred but not required
- Self-starter Ability to work independently as well as in a diverse work group/environment.
What makes us great
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
Whats in it for you Joining the CUC team will get you:
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k medical dental and life insurance tuition reimbursement compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off holidays and a separate bank of sick time
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race religion color sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
