Sr Right of Way Agent

About the role

NV Energy is looking for a Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist to identify, negotiate, acquire and manage property rights for the construction, operation and maintenance of company facilities. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in real property rights, or 9 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree and SRWA designation.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, negotiates, acquires, and manages property rights for company facilities
• Completes acquisition of necessary fee title, easements, rights of way, licenses, and permits for federal, state, and local lands
• Prepares recommendations of strategy and solution on complex land use and property rights for management decision
• Negotiates cost-effective terms, conditions and fees
• Mentors and assists other agents in acquisition, negotiation, and land use processes
• Reviews private development plans in conjunction with community planning agencies and company departments
• Actively enforces easement rights against trespass
• Maintains accurate land records and files to ensure compliance with established corporate policies and procedures
• Responds to difficult inquiries in an expeditious and professional manner
• Researches and prepares complex reports and exhibits derived from city, county, state, federal and other title records
• Captures and presents company projects for approval or review before private and public groups and agencies
• Represents the company at depositions during legal proceedings as needed
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Extensive, demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of right of way acquisition, negotiation, policies, procedures and established practices
• Knowledge of real estate practice and principles
• Ability to complete difficult or complicated assignments with little/no supervision

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

Must obtain a Nevada Public Notary Commission within six months of employment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. Ability to navigate uneven terrain. Some travel may be required.

About Us

NV Energy is a premier energy company in the West, providing electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada and natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.