Right-of-Way Agent II (Hybrid)

Job No: 499969 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Real Estate, Hybrid

Our Transmission Services Corporation portfolio is growing significantly, prompting us to seek a skilled and driven Right-of-Way agent to join our team! With plans to invest nearly $6 billion in capital projects over the next five years to enhance the ERCOT and LCRA TSC systems, this role offers a unique opportunity to negotiate transmission line easements and fee simple purchases for major projects across West Texas, Central Texas, and down to Matagorda Bay. As a Right of Way agent with us, you will play a crucial role in securing vital infrastructure projects, utilizing your expertise in acquisitions and negotiations. This position not only allows you to apply your current skills but also opens doors for professional growth and cross-training, paving the way for personal development. Join us on this exciting journey to shape the future of our transmission services landscape!

You will be trusted to:

- Coordinate activities between LCRA TSC and landowners in negotiations involving real estate purchases, sales, leases, and easements as the need arises for LCRA's operations.

- Handle acquisitions for land rights to purchase, lease or gain rights of way for the construction and maintenance of new transmission lines, water systems and other LCRA projects.

- Perform acquisition of properties, which involve multiple stakeholders and/or are located in urban areas requiring knowledge of development codes and other ordinances.

- Review titles and clear title problems and solve closing issues. Examine other documents to assist in the development of contracts, agreements, and the like. May prepare necessary documentation for the acquisition or disposal of easements or property owned by LCRA.

- Respond to landowner concerns and requests by finding and interpreting LCRA easement rights through the internal software system, coordinating with the transmission line department to determine feasibility of such requests and proposals, and negotiating with landowners regarding miscellaneous requests such as LCRA's help/assistance with certain services (i.e. build a road, put in a culvert, move a transmission line).

You qualify with:

- Six or more years of experience in real estate negotiations, appraisal, land acquisition, title research, landowner relations, contract negotiation, or utility infrastructure project coordination or other relevant experience.

- A degree(s) in real estate, project management, business, law, engineering, environmental science, geographic information systems, or a relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Experience in transmission right-of-way acquisition.

- Experience in negotiating transmission line easements, amendments and greenfield, and fee simple purchases.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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