Research Specialist

Role summary / purpose

Entry-level role in the research job family. Performs basic research to support document preparation and validate the company's land rights - researching internal/external databases and county records to determine property ownership and identify existing rights for infrastructure installation, operation, and maintenance. Supports new construction, rebuilds, major projects, and relocations.

Key responsibilities

• 80% - Perform Research (title/ownership research, review engineering drawings/site plans/legal descriptions, prepare real estate documents, stay current on land law/regulations)
• 10% - Communication (coordinate with Business Partners, Real Estate Reps, Research Specialists, Data Management)
• 10% - Data Management (submit land rights for indexing, map easements in GIS)

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
  • Education: Associate's in Paralegal, Real Estate, Business, Political Science, Surveying & Topography, or other related field (or HS/GED + 3 years' experience in lieu of degree)
  • Experience: 1 year related work experience
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Notary Public (can obtain within first year)

Required skills

• Title/ownership research
• Engineering drawing and site plan review
• Real estate document preparation
• Knowledge of land law and regulations

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Bachelor's in related field
• 2 years' experience
• Paralegal Certification
• MS Office proficiency
• Organization and attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Self-motivation
• Electric distribution/transmission systems knowledge
• Surveying/engineering drawing knowledge

Employment details

• Type: Remote office
• Location: No physical requirements
• Hrs: Occasional onsite meetings after onboarding; must live within reasonable commute of posted location.
• Job Type: Professional, Entry Level