Land Agent / ROW (San Diego or California)

Overview

This role supports land rights acquisition across multiple projects, including easements and related agreements. Responsibilities include reviewing land documents and mapping to determine required rights, preparing transactional documents, and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, accuracy-focused environment.

Positions available: 3

• 1 position: Candidate must be located in or around San Diego area (occasional client site or office visits required).
• 2 positions: California remote

Responsibilities

• Prepare document packages for the acquisition of easement rights (ROW and/or Service Line Agreements), temporary or permanent, with customers.
• Perform land rights due diligence activities.
• Read and interpret legal descriptions and title documents.
• Review and redline land-related agreements and documents.
• Conduct complex analysis and review of design plans, title, land descriptions, survey plat maps, and tract/parcel maps.
• Coordinate acquisition of land rights with legal, planning, survey, and project teams.
• Research and review owner records to identify ownership status and prior rights of impacted properties.
• Review design drawings to determine rights needed and request and prepare exhibits for electric and gas distribution service.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders (including federal agencies, Tribal representatives, legal counsel, and staff) while maintaining confidentiality and strong professional relationships.
• Track project status in multiple platforms, including uploading correspondence, and provide updates upon request.

Requirements

• Proven background in acquisition and transactions.
• Strong expertise in title and utility design plan review.
• Familiarity with survey mapping and county assessor records.
• Ability to manage, plan, and process multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage dual systems (Teams, Outlook, etc).
• 5+ years of experience in related transactional real estate work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with tribal and federal lands.
• Right-of-Way (ROW) knowledge and experience.
• Experience in creating simple exhibits in AutoCAD LT.
• Experience with OneDrive and SharePoint.
• College degree in related field.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided description.

Location

• 1 position: San Diego area (occasional client site or office visits required)
• 2 positions: California remote