Infrastructure Title Research Specialist

ERM; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring Title Agents in Richmond, VA/Raleigh and Charlotte, NC to conduct public records research, analyze ownership and encumbrance information, and prepare clear title summaries. This full-time, 12-month limited-term role supports acquisition, permitting, engineering, valuation, and project decisions.

The position requires 2+ years of real estate title search experience, a Bachelor’s degree preferred (high school diploma required), and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting real estate title searches, abstracting, title examination support, public records research, or comparable due diligence work.
• Minimum of 1 year supporting linear infrastructure projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of real estate records, county recording systems, tax records, legal descriptions, parcel identification practices, and common title documents.
• Ability to read, interpret, and summarize deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, judgments, easements, plats, surveys, tax records, and other recorded instruments.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational and deadline-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF tools, online county portals, GIS viewers, title research platforms, and electronic document management systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title searches for residential, commercial, utility, infrastructure, and right-of-way projects using public records resources.
• Research and document chain of title, ownership, vesting, tax information, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, covenants, and related documents.
• Review and interpret legal descriptions and tax maps to confirm boundaries and ownership history.
• Prepare title search reports, ownership summaries, document lists, and supporting materials for title reviewers and clients.
• Identify title issues, gaps, encumbrances, or risks impacting acquisitions or project development.
• Coordinate with county offices, title companies, law firms, and internal teams to obtain records.
• Maintain organized records of research activities and deliverables; ensure quality control.
• Support special assignments like historical research, parcel due diligence, and multi-county projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF tools

GIS viewers

Title research platforms

Electronic document management systems

Job description

ERM is hiring Title Agents in Richmond, VA/Raleigh and Charlotte, NC to conduct public records research, analyze ownership and encumbrance information, and prepare clear title summaries. This full-time, 12-month limited-term role supports acquisition, permitting, engineering, valuation, and project decisions.

The position requires 2+ years of real estate title search experience, a Bachelor’s degree preferred (high school diploma required), and strong attention to detail.