Land Agent 1

About the role

Land Agent I responsible for acquiring and supporting the management of land rights needed for utility construction, operation, maintenance, and protection of company facilities. Supports right-of-way, easement, permitting, and land acquisition activities for utility infrastructure projects. Works with property owners, agencies, and internal stakeholders to research, negotiate, and document land rights.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and acquire easements, permits, subordinations, releases, waivers, and abandonments required for utility projects.
• Research property ownership, title information, and public records to determine required land rights.
• Analyze engineering requirements and prepare supporting legal documents and applications.
• Mitigate routine right-of-way encroachments and assist with protecting company facilities.
• Support litigation research, land rights documentation, relocation projects, and internal business partners on land-related matters.
• Utilize mapping and GIS tools to support land acquisition and right-of-way activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License required.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with legal property descriptions, real estate law, and utility engineering/specifications.
• Mathematics skills including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Basic proficiency in a Windows computer environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Utility right-of-way (ROW) experience.
• Utility real estate experience.
• Experience conducting title research and interpreting legal descriptions.
• Experience using Google Earth and ESRI/GIS products.
• Arizona Real Estate License preferred but not required.
• Associate's degree with emphasis in Real Estate preferred.

Pay

$30.00-$35.00/HR

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4 PM. Hybrid model: onsite 3 days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) and remote Monday & Friday.

Contract

8 months with opportunity to extend or go full time. Work location: Phoenix AZ 85021.