Stantec · 3 weeks ago
Title Research Agent
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Title Research Agent responsible for researching legal property rights to support easement acquisition for underground electric distribution installations, requiring detail-oriented research skills and professional communication.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Conduct legal title research to identify surface owners, heirs, lienholders, or other parties with interest in parcels located within project limits
Review and interpret deeds, plats, easements, subdivision maps, probate records, trustee/foreclosure documents, GIS layers, and tax records
Identify existing easements and determine applicability to the program
Research and compile documentation required for new easement, quit claim or supplemental easement conveyance
Verify legal descriptions for accuracy and consistency
Work collaboratively with ROW Agents, CAD, Title Review, and Engineering teams to support accurate and timely easement packages
Maintain document control, naming conventions, and retention requirements consistent with Dominion and Stantec processes
Track title findings, status, and required actions in company systems (e.g., SUMS, SharePoint, GIS, and project trackers)
Communicate effectively to clarify ownership issues or document deficiencies
Qualification
Required
Experience supporting energy, utility distribution, or infrastructure projects
Knowledge of Dominion Energy's Strategic Underground Program workflows (SUMS, GIS/Plat workflows, CAD review, title certification)
Experience researching rural and urban parcels, complex heirship ownership, trusts, HOAs, and large commercial properties
Familiarity with courthouse GIS and online land record systems
Experience reviewing plats, surveys, legal descriptions, and easement documents
Understanding of Virginia recording requirements, public land records, and easement acquisition processes
Ability to communicate professionally and clearly, both verbally and in writing
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
High school diploma or equivalent experience
Minimum 1–3 years' experience in title research, ROW, land records, legal document examination, or related field
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems
Preferred
associate or bachelor's degree preferred (real estate, paralegal studies, legal studies, GIS, surveying, engineering, or business administration)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
Dave Flynn
Senior Vice President, Health, Safety, Security & Environment
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