Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Research legal property rights to support easement acquisition for utility projects.
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Richmond, VA
Hybrid
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
title tracking
document control
easement identification
legal verification
title research
data compilation
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
gis
cad
sums
microsoft office
title research
1–3 years
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
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
Culture + Values
We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve
Environment + Sustainability
Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets