Puget Sound Energy · 22 hours ago
Real Estate Representative - System Projects
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow their community with talented individuals. The Real Estate Representative is responsible for managing real estate activities related to company projects, researching ownership rights, preparing legal documents, and negotiating operating rights.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Independently coordinates real estate activities with PSE’s service providers and project teams
Prepares, reviews and interprets legal documents and correspondence for all real estate activities
Performs research and analysis of public and company records, and conducts field inspections
Prepares, orders, reviews and interprets complex appraisal reports
Reads, creates and interprets real property legal descriptions
Prepares, issues, and renews Limited Use Permits/Consent Agreements
Negotiates with landowners, attorneys, etc. to acquire/dispose of operating rights for PSE, including easements, permits, licenses, and consents
Represents PSE’s interests with customers and governmental agencies
Responds to internal and external customer real estate inquiries
Provides cost estimates for project budgeting purposes
Coordinates contractor/vendor real estate activities including surveying, mapping, title, appraisal, negotiation, legal and brokerage services
Resolves encroachments and other legal challenges involving PSE’s real estate interests
When necessary, participates with PSE’s legal counsel in litigation processes, including condemnation
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent, and valid driver's license
2 years relevant work experience in acquisition/management/transfer of land rights needed for utility or transportation infrastructure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer and software skills
Demonstrated understanding of appraisal, engineering, law and negotiations principles/terms
Experience and demonstrated skills with real property legal descriptions, appraisals, title research, and engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred
Experience with Gas and Electric Utility systems
Strong negotiation skills with proven track record of successful acquisition work on projects
BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
Strong working knowledge of PSE gas/electric systems, procedures and internal contacts
Knowledge of specialized permit requirements (i.e. railroads, WSDOT, etc.)
Successful completion of IRWA courses 100, 201, 421, and 902 or equivalent
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
Employee assistance program (EAP)
401(k) investment option
Cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays