Absolutely — I’d structure it like your usual GTM/JD format and make the title research / existing facilities & utilities piece especially clear so candidates don’t mistake this for a general research role.

RESEARCH SPECIALIST II

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 acquisition initiatives.
• Work alongside Real Estate professionals, engineering teams, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to research and validate property ownership and existing land rights.
• Serve as an experienced resource within the research team, providing guidance and technical support to Research Specialist I team members and vendor personnel.
• Support projects involving existing utility facilities and infrastructure, helping determine the rights associated with properties, easements, and other real estate interests.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, documentation, and the ability to prioritize multiple research requests are critical.

LOCATION

• Primarily Remote
• Occasional onsite meetings may be required.
• Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned reporting location.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Opportunity to work on real estate and land-rights research supporting major utility and infrastructure operations.
• Exposure to complex title, property, easement, and land-rights research.
• Opportunity to apply knowledge of real estate law, title documentation, surveying, mapping, and engineering records.
• Work with a variety of research and property-related systems, potentially including GIS, mapping platforms, Maximo, LIM, CastPro, and Tapestry.
• Opportunity to take on a more senior research role while mentoring junior team members and supporting improvements to research processes and documentation.
• Primarily remote working environment with limited onsite requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform detailed title and real estate research on existing facilities and utility infrastructure to identify, verify, and document land rights.
• Research property ownership, easements, deeds, rights-of-way, plats, surveys, legal descriptions, and other recorded real estate documents.
• Review historical and current records to determine whether appropriate property rights exist for utility assets and facilities.
• Apply knowledge of real estate law and engineering documentation to resolve research questions and support acquisition-related projects.
• Interpret property records, maps, plats, surveys, and other documentation to validate land rights and property information.
• Utilize available research systems and databases to locate, verify, and document property information.
• Support Research Specialist I employees and vendor personnel by providing guidance, training, and technical oversight.
• Communicate research findings clearly to Real Estate professionals, project teams, engineering partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure research findings and supporting documentation are properly captured within applicable systems.
• Help document and communicate research processes and procedures to maintain consistency and data integrity.
• Manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly as project needs and research requests change.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2+ years of related experience in title research, real estate research, land rights, right-of-way, surveying, utilities, or a closely related area.
• Experience performing title research, particularly involving existing properties, facilities, easements, rights-of-way, or utility infrastructure.
• Ability to research and interpret deeds, easements, plats, surveys, legal descriptions, and property records.
• Working knowledge of real estate concepts and real estate law.
• Strong research, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, Business, Real Estate, Political Science, Surveying & Topography, or another related discipline.
• High school diploma/GED plus 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain Notary Public status within the first year of employment.

NICE TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of title, real estate, land-rights, or utility research experience.
• Previous experience researching existing utility facilities or infrastructure.
• Utility, energy, right-of-way, land acquisition, or engineering industry experience.
• Experience with GIS or mapping systems.
• Surveying or topography experience.
• Experience with systems such as Maximo, LIM, CastPro, or Tapestry.
• Paralegal Certification.
• Industry certification such as IRWA.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior researchers or vendor personnel.