Lead Title Agent (Land)

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. We combine science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by innovative follow-through.

About the role

The Lead Title Agent is responsible for researching, analyzing, and curating property ownership and title information to support land acquisition and right-of-way projects. This role ensures accurate identification of property interests, ownership, encumbrances, and other title-related matters critical to infrastructure, utility, and transportation projects. The Title Agent works closely with project managers, land agents, attorneys, and clients to facilitate timely and compliant acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all right-of-way (ROW) and land documentation processes, providing technical guidance and support to document specialists and project teams.
• Oversee the preparation and review of complex land documents such as easements, deeds, permits, licenses, and acquisition packages to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform comprehensive title research using public records, title plants, and online databases to determine property ownership and interests.
• Analyze deeds, easements, plats, wills, court records, and other legal documents to establish chains of title.
• Assist ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Negotiate for ROW options, easements, fee interest, and curative documents as directed by the ROW Supervisor or as required by project documents and the acquisition policy, while maintaining the ROW price policy.
• Assist in the development of a construction line from the conditions and/or restrictions placed on the ROW by the landowner and/or tenant.
• Maintain a detailed diary containing the facts of each contact for every property owner and tenant on a project and prepare a detailed weekly activity report.
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments.
• Negotiate Damage Settlements as required.
• Support all construction activities as required.
• Document all ROW activities as required.
• Adhere to project Safety Plan.
• Perform any other task that may be required during the performance of duties.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred or relevant experience.
• SR/WA or other IRWA Designation.
• Notary Public.
• Experience in work related to right of way or real estate services provided to public organizations.
• Broad knowledge of procedures used to acquire real property interests for public utility/infrastructure projects including condemnation.
• Knowledgeable with laws and regulations involving real estate transactions and Eminent Domain.

Skills

Technical

• Experience as a ROW agent or related ROW position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities.
• Competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Able to work alone, make decisions, and use judgment while performing related activities.
• Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical, and administrative problems related to ROW services.

Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence.

People

• Able to interact with all levels of management and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Physical, Environmental, and Mental Requirements

• Able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds; use good judgment when lifting or moving office supplies and/or furniture; seek assistance or wear back support appliances when appropriate.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus when using a computer monitor and other manual, task-related functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; hear and talk.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Majority of work performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office setting.
• Activities may require work at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices.
• Frequent interruptions during the workday for impromptu meetings.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package with both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws for all employees, including part-time.
• Jurisdiction-specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $80,600.00 - USD $84,500.00 per year.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.