Land Agent - Oahu

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Land Agent - Oahu to negotiate, acquire, and manage real property rights for transmission, generation, and distribution projects.Responsibilities include reviewing engineering plans, coordinating easement documents, and liaising with financial institutions.

The role requires several years in Hawaii real estate, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional level experience in real property planning/management, acquisition/sales, appraisal and/or title investigation.
• A minimum of two (2) years of documented real estate staff/project management experience.
• Several years (2-4) work experience in Hawaii real estate, related laws, regulations and requirements.
• Must have or be able to qualify for Notary Public.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a Hawaii driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates and implements activities and programs related to acquisition of real property rights for company projects.
• Reviews and coordinates engineering plans and construction programs; clarifies real property needs with engineers/planners.
• Maintains files, correspondence, records for Land & Rights of Way Division.
• Monitors legislative bills and government hearings affecting property interests; prepares testimony.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Notary Public

Teamwork

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

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Company: hawaiianel

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P NL LAND & RIGHTS OF WAY Department of the P LEGAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 2 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Negotiates and implements all activities and programs related to acquisition of real property rights needed to support system capital projects (transmission /subtransmission/ substation/ generation), new customer projects (distribution), for Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light projects, corporate office/operations through leasehold acquisitions/management tasks, and provides real estate management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains liaison and negotiates with key City/County, State and Federal agency supervisory and staff personnel, estates and private landowners, attorneys, developers and negotiates for the purchase or disposition of land, easements, rights of entry, agreements, permits, applications, leases, deeds, and other real property interests for Hawaiian Electric, Hawai’i Electric Light, and Maui Electric (the Companies) system and customer projects
• Reviews and coordinates engineering plans and construction programs. Meets with Engineers/Planners to clarify real property needs. Verifies State and City/County planning and zoning designations. Performs on-site inspections and manages real property assets. Coordinates easement mapping for preparation of legal documents. Prepares grants of easements, rights of entry, agreements, permits, applications, leases, and deeds. Prepares and obtains consent to easements from financial institutions and individuals. Prepares and reworks maps, drawings, and descriptions for exhibits to easement, rights of entry, permits, applications, leases, and deeds. Coordinates legal matters with attorneys on company land matters.
• Maintain files, correspondence, records and logs for the Land & Rights of Way Division (i.e. Easements, Surveys, Consideration, Projects, etc)
• Monitors legislative bills and government hearings that may affect the Company’s real property interests; prepares testimony and testifies as needed.
• Provides background data and prepares Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) applications for real property acquisitions/dispositions. Prepares and presents testimony to the PUC on land matters.
• Manages in-house and consultant real estate title investigations in both State Land Court and regular systems.
• Manages all outside private and governmental requests for use of the Companies real property and easement areas, and manages Company land (new leases/disposal/out leases), and administers Company real property tax matters.
• Manage companies real property assets. Prepare real property tax exemption claims and keeps records of related documentation.
• Gathers information and prepares worksheets for annual capital and operating budgets for division.
• Supports and undertakes special assignments, including group presentations, as directed by the Director of Land and Rights of Way.
• Performs administrative duties of a Notary Public.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practice of real estate management, negotiations and appraisal, and a good working knowledge of the State Land Court and the Bureau of Conveyances normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of County Real Property Tax System (tax maps, title district).
• Working knowledge of survey maps normally acquired through real estate, drafting or survey background.
• Basic knowledge of the County subdivision process.
• Thorough knowledge of legal documents including grants of easement; normally acquired through college courses, land management or equivalent experience.
• Course credits in real estate appraisal, law, negotiations, engineering and/or management awarded by nationally recognized professional organizations such as the International Right of Way Association, the National Association of Realtors or the Appraisal Institute, desirable.
• Experience in land management and administration gained from large Hawaiian land ownerships (trusts, corporations, government) desirable.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Must have or be able to qualify for a current State of Hawaii's driver's license to perform on-site investigations. Must meet the standards for required driving positions as stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Company Drivers Policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
• Ability to handle difficult confidential and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
• Excellent written, oral, listening and presentation skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and customers, both internal and external.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and customer service.
• Must have or be able to qualify as a Notary Public.

Experience Requirements

• Several years (3-6) of professional level experience in real property planning/management, acquisition/sales, appraisal and/or title investigation.
• A minimum of two (2) years of documented real estate staff/project management experience.
• Several years (2-4) work experience in Hawaii real estate, related laws, regulations and requirements.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 2

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Land Agent - Oahu [Req ID 10667] position is $89,100.00 to $113,700.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com .

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email [e-mail].