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Dominion Energy Senior Rights Of Way Management Representative in GLEN ALLEN, Virginia
Senior Rights Of Way Management Representative
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
Job Summary
This role administers and leads Right of Way management activities by reviewing, processing, negotiating and approving encroachments, Right of Way and land rights granted.
Without supervision, responsible for evaluating encroachment requests and associated technical drawings and coordinating formal review across multiple disciplines within Dominion Energy, and/or evaluating site conditions.
Serves as the single point of contact in encroachment request process and land rights inquiries with private property owners, developers, engineering, construction, federal/state/local entities and legal counsel.
Interprets and implements company policies and procedures affecting Dominion Energy’s Electric Transmission Right of Way.
Uses independent judgment to draft and negotiate letters of consent, license agreements, quitclaims, subordination agreements and other real estate documents pertaining to encroachment requests.
Coordinates legal reviews and advises on encroachment issues.
Responsible for leading the ongoing management, administration, interpretation, compliance and enforcement of existing land rights contracts to include Easements, Government Permits and Deed files.
Conducts and coordinates courthouse research including title work as determined necessary for capital projects.
Researches and provides existing land rights information in support of regulatory and permitting activities.
May testify before adjudicatory, regulatory and local government bodies related to easement rights and encroachments.
Manages the data management system for recorded and unrecorded land records and updates Dominion’s GIS system with new rights information and revisions.
Manages Right of Way contractors and coordinates work activities pertaining to Right of Way management activities.
Leads encroachment activities for the most complex capital projects, which includes creating estimates for encroachment mitigation and coordinating removal of illegal or unsafe encroachments on existing Right of Way corridors.
Independently patrols Right of Way corridors to identify and resolve unauthorized encroachment activity to ensure compliance with National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements and promote public safety.
Develops and leads workshops to educate the public on land rights pertaining to proposed capital projects.
Strengthens working relationships with external stakeholders, including governmental entities.
Responsible for training and mentorship of team members.
Acts as a subject matter expert for less experienced peers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
6+ years of related experience.
Thorough knowledge and application of real estate principles, surveying, and applied mathematics.
Thorough knowledge and interpretation of technical drawings.
Ability to review, understand and draft legal contracts with limited to no supervision.
Ability to perform research using multiple programs internally or at local courthouses.
Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Advanced knowledge of modern construction concepts.
Advanced project management skills.
Advanced contract administration/management skills.
In-depth knowledge of and ability to use GIS systems.
Education Requirements
Associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.
Preferred Disciplines: Drafting and Design, Mechanical Drawing, Electrical Technology.
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred disciplines listed above.
Working Conditions
Cold 26-50%
Office Work Environment 51-75%
Outdoors 26-50%
Travel Up to 25%
Test Description
No Testing Required
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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About Dominion Energy
I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.
I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.
We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.
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Facts:
·17,000 employees
·Headquarters: Richmond, VA
·16 states in the US
·$100 billion of assets
·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community
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Nearest Major Market: Raleigh
Nearest Secondary Market: Rocky Mount
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