Hybrid Surface Land Agent - Midstream Projects

ROWJOBS.com - Right of Way Jobs Online; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EQT Corporation is seeking a Surface Land Agent II/III to acquire and manage surface rights for midstream projects, including pipelines and facilities.

This role requires advanced knowledge of surface land functions, title research, negotiation, and coordination across disciplines to keep projects on time and within budget. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with regular travel across the operating area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant surface land experience.
• Oil and gas midstream operations knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; learn additional software.

Responsibilities

• Identify and verify surface and gas estate ownership.
• Analyze, interpret, negotiate, prepare and acquire Midstream Agreements, Rights-of-Way, and other surface-related contracts.
• Review and analyze title, oil and gas data, and mapping to support project development.
• Provide due diligence on identified potential pipeline routes, facility sites, and right-of-way locations.
• Manage contractors and external land agents to ensure projects progress efficiently, meet deadlines, and remain within budget.
• Collaborate closely with project teams including routing, surveying, permitting, engineering, and construction to support pre-construction investigations and planning activities.
• Prepare and facilitate the execution of specialized damage releases, settlement agreements, and other legal documents with required approvals.
• Coordinate with internal legal counsel and third-party companies to facilitate timely and cost-effective project execution.
• Support active construction and reclamation phases as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)

Tools

GIS

SmartSheet

Quorum

Salesforce

PowerBI

Job description

EQT Corporation is seeking a Surface Land Agent II/III to acquire and manage surface rights for midstream projects, including pipelines and facilities.

This role requires advanced knowledge of surface land functions, title research, negotiation, and coordination across disciplines to keep projects on time and within budget. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with regular travel across the operating area.