Title Research Agent

Description

• Track title findings, status, and required actions in company systems (e.g., SUMS, SharePoint, GIS, and project trackers).
• Maintain document control, naming conventions, and retention requirements consistent with Dominion and Stantec processes.
• Identify existing easements and determine applicability to the program.
• Verify legal descriptions for accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct legal title research to identify surface owners, heirs, lienholders, or other parties with interest in parcels located within project limits.
• Research and compile documentation required for new easement, quit claim or supplemental easement conveyance.
• Work collaboratively with ROW Agents, CAD, Title Review, and Engineering teams to support accurate and timely easement packages.
• Communicate effectively to clarify ownership issues or document deficiencies.
• Review and interpret deeds, plats, easements, subdivision maps, probate records, trustee/foreclosure documents, GIS layers, and tax records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred (real estate, paralegal studies, legal studies, GIS, surveying, engineering, or business administration).
• Experience reviewing plats, surveys, legal descriptions, and easement documents.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Understanding of Virginia recording requirements, public land records, and easement acquisition processes.
• Experience researching rural and urban parcels, complex heirship ownership, trusts, HOAs, and large commercial properties.
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience supporting energy, utility distribution, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with courthouse GIS and online land record systems.
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in title research, ROW, land records, legal document examination, or related field.
• Knowledge of Dominion Energy’s Strategic Underground Program workflows (SUMS, GIS/Plat workflows, CAD review, title certification).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance