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Right-of-Way Agent II (Hybrid)

Lcra

The Role

Overview

Negotiate and acquire easements, leases, and fee‑simple land for transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • title review
  • document prep
  • easement analysis
  • landowner negotiation
  • acquisition coordination
  • property acquisition

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • degree
  • gis
  • transmission row
  • 6+ years
  • negotiations
  • driver's license

What You Bring

-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. -Experience in transmission right-of-way acquisition. -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. -Experience in negotiating transmission line easements, amendments and greenfield, and fee simple purchases. -Driver's license

Benefits

-Life and disability insurance -Wellness program including wellness incentive -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 -Extensive learning & development programs

The Company

About Lcra

-Evolved into a powerful entity, generating electricity through various sources and developing transmission infrastructure across central Texas. -Revenue primarily generated from electricity and transmission services, with minimal contribution from water sales; operates without tax or state funds? -Undertakes diverse projects including flood-control dams, power plants, energy networks, and community grants to support development. -Operates as a self-funded nonprofit organization, deeply involved in community service across water, energy, and recreational sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Water Resources

Utilities

Government

Infrastructure

Telecommunications