Right of Way Agent I/II (Richmond, Hybrid)

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

This role will be filled at the either I or II level depending on candidates experience.

Entry level (I): This role researches, creates, secures and processes easements, quitclaims and other related distribution rights-of-way documentation. Coordinate and maintain communication with both internal and external customers, including legal representation, municipalities, title companies, surveyors, environmental, Dominion’s internal legal department, landowners and other entities pertaining to questions, the acquisition or proof of new and existing rights. Responsible for maintaining and managing accurate workload records. Learning and enforcing Rights of Way policies and procedures and reviews easements for approval for recordation and entry into Easement Tracking System.

Mid level (II): This role prepares, obtains and maintains easement rights for proposed and existing facilities/projects. Negotiates land rights, processes quitclaims and identifies and defends company easement rights. Prepares and secures easements, special agreements, quitclaims, and plats. Researches company prior rights on relocation projects to assist in determining prorate of jobs. Conducts written and verbal negotiations to discuss easements and rights-of-way and provides assistance to local/regional/system employees and the private sector. Reviews easements for approval for recordation and entry into Easement Tracking System. Works with local design, construction, and operations employees on right-of-way procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

Right of Way Agent I: 1-2 years right of way or industry related experience.

Right of Way Agent II : 2-4 years right of way or industry related experience.

Basic knowledge of right of way and easements, basic knowledge of drafting, ability to read and interpret plats, survey and site plans. Basic introduction/skill of GIS tools and mapping procedures. Basic knowledge of AutoCad.

Basic verbal and written communication; interpersonal; negotiation; persuasiveness; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Ability to work independently; process information quickly; deductive reasoning; research and analyze data and develop solutions.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Associate

Preferred Disciplines: Business

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Notary Public

Working Conditions

Cold 26-50%

Office Work Environment 51-75%

Outdoors 26-50%

Travel 26-50%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

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Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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