RESEARCH SPECIALIST I

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

Join the Real Estate organization of a large, established energy and utilities company supporting land rights, property research, and infrastructure projects.
Work alongside Real Estate Representatives, Research Specialists, engineering teams, business partners, and Data Management teams.
Support new construction, rebuilds, major projects, relocations, and existing utility infrastructure by researching property ownership and existing land rights.
Help ensure the company has the appropriate easements, rights-of-way, and property rights needed to install, operate, and maintain utility infrastructure.
This is a strong opportunity for someone earlier in their career who has experience with title research, real estate, land records, surveying, mapping, paralegal work, or utility infrastructure.

Primarily Remote
Occasional onsite meetings will be required after the onboarding period.
Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned reporting location.

Opportunity to build experience within the real estate and land-rights function of a major utility organization.
Hands-on exposure to title research, property ownership, easements, rights-of-way, and land records.
Support projects involving new construction, utility rebuilds, relocations, and existing infrastructure.
Exposure to engineering drawings, site plans, surveys, legal descriptions, and property records.
Opportunity to work with research and property-related systems such as GIS/mapping platforms, Maximo, LIM, CastPro, and Tapestry.
Primarily remote working environment after onboarding with limited onsite requirements.

Conduct title and property ownership research using internal systems, external databases, county records, and other available resources.
Research existing easements, rights-of-way, deeds, and other land rights associated with utility infrastructure.
Determine property ownership and identify the rights necessary for the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure.
Review engineering drawings, site plans, surveys, plats, and legal descriptions to support real estate research.
Assist with research related to new construction, rebuilds, major projects, relocations, and existing facilities.
Prepare and support the preparation of real estate documents using information gathered through research.
Coordinate with Business Partners, Real Estate Representatives, Research Specialists, engineering teams, and Data Management personnel.
Submit land-rights information and supporting documentation for proper indexing and recordkeeping.
Assist with identifying and mapping easements within GIS or other mapping systems.
Maintain accurate research records and ensure information is properly documented within applicable systems.
Stay current on relevant land laws, regulations, and real estate research practices.

1+ year of related professional experience in title research, real estate, land records, right-of-way, surveying, paralegal work, utilities, or a related area.
Experience researching property ownership, titles, deeds, easements, rights-of-way, or county land records.
Ability to review and interpret property-related documentation such as legal descriptions, plats, surveys, site plans, or engineering drawings.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and stay organized in a primarily remote environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, Real Estate, Business, Political Science, Surveying & Topography, or another related field.
High school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2+ years of related title, real estate, land-rights, or property research experience.
Previous title examination or title research experience.
Experience researching land rights associated with existing facilities or utility infrastructure.
Utility, energy, right-of-way, land acquisition, or engineering industry experience.
Knowledge of electric distribution or transmission systems.
Experience with GIS or other mapping systems.
Surveying experience or experience interpreting engineering drawings, plats, and site plans.
Experience with Maximo, LIM, CastPro, or Tapestry.
Paralegal Certification.
Previous experience working within a large utility or energy organization.

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