Land Agent Consultant

Land Agent Consultant

Non-Union Position Claims & Franchises;
Portland,Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents. Regular FT, Exempt Posting # 5500

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

Employees based at our Headquarters are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week. Specific in-office days may vary by team and business needs. This hybrid schedule supports collaboration, connection, and engagement while also offering flexibility for remote work.

The Lead Land Agent is part of the Claims and Land Team who provides advanced expertise and leadership in managing the Company's real property assets including leases, easements, storage agreements, and related permitting matters, transactions, and special projects. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all land related processes while serving as a primary resource for internal and external stakeholders on land acquisition matters, title issues, easements, etc.

and coordinates with Legal Department on land rights issues. The Lead Land Agent oversees land-related reporting, supports process improvements, mentors team members with land responsibilities, and ensures activities comply with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for land-related acquisitions, leases, easements, permits and storage processes.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to Claims and Land Agents on land-related matters.
• Coordinate cross functional work with Legal, Engineering, Accounting, Technical Accounting, and Operations on land related matters.
• Lead process improvements, standardization efforts, and documentation updates for land-related functions, particularly with cross-departmental coordination and support.

• Lead land acquisition efforts and projects in coordination with the business
• Oversee creation, management, and tracking of land records for acquisitions, leases, easements deeds, payments, and related documentation.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance within SAP Real Estate and related databases.
• Support land and related land rights acquisition processes and ensure proper recordkeeping, recording and compliance for land acquisitions, leases, easements and other land-related items.
• Review and validate as needed data, reports, and payment documentation prepared by team members.
• Oversee mortgage notifications and reporting, and other land, lease, easement and other land-related payments and SAP Real Estate data entry.

• Assist as needed in supporting the business with the acquisition, management and oversight of surface, mineral, and royalty agreements related to gas storage.
• Ensure accurate SAP Real Estate data, payment preparation, and agreement maintenance.
• Support acquisition and renewal processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Lead the creation, tracking, renewal, and distribution of designated permits, licenses, and railroad agreements.
• Oversee payment processing in coordination with Accounting for data entry and documentation accuracy.
• Ensure timely renewals and proper distribution to all NW Natural sites.

• Assist with departmental budget oversight, land bank account management, and payment distribution.
• Coordinate quarterly lease reviews with…