Right of Way Agent I / II

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Location: RICHMOND, VA, US, 23294RICHMOND, VA, US, 23231RICHMOND, VA, US, 23219

Company: Dominion Energy

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

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.

Job Summary

This position will be filled at the entry or mid-level depending on qualifications of successful candidate. Level of independence and complexity of assignments are based on level, entry or mid.

Entry level : 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.

Mid level : This role prepares, obtains and maintains easement rights for proposed and existing company 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 city and government officials, local/regional/system employees and the private sector. Interprets municipal codes, zoning, engineering estimates, highway plans, transmission plans and profile sheet. Reviews easements for approval for recordation and entry into Easement Tracking System. Trains local design, construction and operations employees on right-of-way procedures.

Both roles : Assist in Service Restoration efforts as needed. Perform other duties assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Right of Way Agent I: 1-2 years experience

Right of Way Agent II: 2-4 years experience

• 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 and survey maps and GIS.

• 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 preferred.

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

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

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

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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Nearest Major Market: Richmond

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