Right of Way Representative; Associate - Senior Level

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Salary Range: $69,463 - $130,111

Relocation:
No

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

The incumbent serves as Oncor Electric Delivery’s representative in acquiring land and land rights that are necessary for the construction and operation of Oncor’s distribution facilities. The Right of Way (ROW) Representative will manage Oncor right of way assets to protect Oncor’s title and interest, prevent encroachments, trespass and environmental misuse where applicable. In addition, you will assist in negotiations and mediates on behalf of Oncor with respect to relocation of facilities, and acquisition and protection of Oncor’s land and land rights.

This position is also responsible for initiating and managing associated ROW projects, engaging appropriate support personnel, establishing and assembling support documentation and reporting, negotiating with landowners, and supporting key stakeholders throughout various processes requiring ROW expertise. Depending on the incumbent’s level, you may periodically assist in on-the-job training of ROW Associate Rep and Contract Right of Way Agents. The Incumbent shall, from time to time engage and provide support to Contract Right of Way Agent(s).

This position will be a hybrid work environment based out of our Midland Service Center. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels. Please see below for education and experience requirements for each level.

• Serves as a Field Agent point of contact on extensive projects and assists in coordination of the job activities of Right of Way Representatives and consultants.
• Requires paralegal skills and knowledge of real estate law to assist with preparation of legal documents such as easements, to submit to ROW Attorney in Fact for execution.
• Establishes and updates project schedules and statuses in compliance with weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
• Research public records to determine property ownership, assists in abstract of title to locate easements and fee title deeds, requiring understanding of abstracting skills such as those performed by an abstract company.
• Protects Oncor Electric Delivery’s investment, title, and rights in its real property for both present and future use, preventing trespass, unauthorized encroachments, environmental misuse and maintenance concerns.
• With direction of others, provides guidance and assistance to Distribution Design and Operations personnel on land and landowner issues.
• Serves as the Oncor Electric Delivery representative to assists with negotiations, maintenance or removal of Oncor Electric Delivery facilities and issues check for payment.
• Oversees Contract Agents on extensive projects requiring review and approval of invoices, job activities, and schedule/deadlines to ensure compliance with task agreements and other contractual obligations to meet Company objectives.
• Conducts meetings with Company staff, property owners, city governments, title companies, developers, engineering consultants and other entities to coordinate projects, resolve problems and reach agreements.
• Determines Oncor Electric Delivery’s rights pursuant to existing easements and other instruments, notifying appropriate departments, and acts as liaison between landowners, designers, project managers, and legal, to ensure cooperation and uninterrupted Oncor Electric Delivery operations.
• Reviews all easements and unusual clauses as necessary in easements, deeds, licenses, leases or miscellaneous contracts and coordinates with the Oncor Electric Delivery’s Legal Department for resolution.
• Determines property values of those properties obtained through the appraisal process, as well as current right of way cost, land uses,…