Encroachment Specialist II/III/Sr

Williams Companies, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work available

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and fertility/adoption支

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking an Encroachment Specialist II/III/Sr to manage land rights and encroachment activities supporting pipelines and facilities.

You will liaise with landowners, contractors, and agencies to assess crossings, secure approvals, mitigate risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. Depending on level, you may lead negotiations, guide process improvements, mentor junior staff, and serve as a subject matter expert in encroachment management.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED with oil and gas industry experience (5+ yrs for II, 8+ yrs for III, 10+ yrs for Sr).
• Preference for a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Environmental Studies, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Communicate encroachment requirements with contractors, landowners, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Review encroachment requests for compliance with company standards and regulatory obligations.
• Research public records, land data, and property information supporting encroachment and land rights activities.
• Secure, manage, and document land rights, permits, and approvals for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with operations, legal, engineering, environmental, and other teams to resolve encroachment issues.
• Maintain records related to crossings, encroachments, and agreements.
• Prepare and assist with easements and right-of-way documentation.
• Lead or participate in stakeholder meetings and develop process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Reading legal agreements

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Real Estate/Law/Env Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PA Pittsburgh

NJ Princeton - Division Office

Full time

R112595

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As an Encroachment Specialist II, III, or Sr, you will manage land rights and encroachment activities that support the construction, operation, and maintenance of pipelines and facilities. You will work with landowners, contractors, governmental agencies, operations, and other internal stakeholders to evaluate proposed crossings and developments, secure required approvals, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Depending on experience and level, you may lead complex negotiations, provide technical guidance, support process improvements, and serve as a subject matter expert in encroachment management.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Communicate with contractors, landowners, governmental agencies, and internal stakeholders regarding encroachment requirements for proposed crossings and developments

• Review and process encroachment requests to ensure compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and regulatory obligations

• Research public records, land data, and property information to support encroachment and land rights activities

• Secure, manage, and document land rights, agreements, permits, and approvals associated with infrastructure projects

• Coordinate with operations, legal, engineering, environmental, and other internal teams to facilitate review and resolution of encroachment matters

• Maintain accurate records related to pipeline crossings, encroachments, and associated agreements

• Track project information and provide timely updates to internal and external stakeholders

• Prepare, review, and assist with agreements, easements, and right-of-way documentation

• Provide guidance and training on encroachment processes and best practices

• Lead or participate in stakeholder meetings to review project status and pending encroachment activities

• Develop process improvements and performance metrics related to encroachment management (III/Sr levels)

• Mentor less experienced team members as appropriate (III/Sr levels)

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Encroachment Specialist II

• Required: High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in the oil and gas industry

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Environmental Studies, or a related field

Encroachment Specialist III

• Required: High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of experience in the oil and gas industry

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Environmental Studies, or a related field

Encroachment Specialist Sr

• Required: High school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience in the oil and gas industry

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Environmental Studies, or a related field

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to safety

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills

• Ability to read and interpret legal agreements, deeds, easements, contracts, construction drawings, and right-of-way documentation

• Knowledge of land acquisition, encroachment management, permitting, and right-of-way practices

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Preferred: Experience drafting legal agreements

• Preferred: Experience managing field encroachment issues

• Preferred: Understanding of the 811 "Call Before You Dig" system

• Preferred: Established relationships with operations and field personnel

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• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

• HSA and FSA options

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Domestic partner benefits

• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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