Land Intern – Summer 2027

National Fuel Gas Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources Company, LLC invites a Land Intern to join the Landteam in the United States. Responsibilities include ownership research, market analysis, and supporting lease administration, with duties spanning title review, due diligence, and records management.

You will develop Excel-based tools and participate in digitization projects to enhance efficiency. Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently completed a degree in Energy Land Management or related fields, with strong communication,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree or have recently completed a degree in Energy Land Management, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Environmental or Natural Resource Studies, Geography/GIS, Communications, Political Science, or a related field
• Interest in the energy industry and a desire to learn about property and mineral rights, title research, negotiations & leasing, and surface rights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence and communicate effectively with landowners and internal stakeholders
• Organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently
• Negotiation aptitude and the ability to build positive relationships with landowners and other stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Introductory experience with or knowledge of the following is preferred, but not required: Oil and gas leasing, land administration, or title and ownership research, Property and mineral rights, division orders, or revenue-interest concepts, Land systems, databases, SharePoint, records management, or data visualization, Excel-based tracking tools, dashboards, and data-quality processes

Responsibilities

• Conduct ownership review, market analysis, and acreage research; assist with landowner correspondence and assemble materials supporting land negotiations
• Support lease and contract administration through database maintenance, document organization, electronic filing, and managing records
• Assist with title review and due diligence by reviewing & organizing title opinions, deeds, leases, ownership records, and related legal documents
• Track title curative requirements, project status, and other key information, and prepare clear summary reports for stakeholders
• Review division order documentation to validate and reconcile ownership and revenue-interest data, and help resolve discrepancies
• Develop Excel-based tracking tools, dashboards, process documentation, and workflow guides to improve efficiency and data quality
• Support digitization of records for overall management, asset acquisition and divestiture due diligence, and other special projects that support & enable AI
• Complete and present an internship project
• Comply with Seneca’s EHSQ policies, standards and procedures and demonstrates active and regular involvement in EHSQ programs

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

Communication

Time management

Research

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Energy Land Management

Business Administration

Legal Studies

Environmental or Natural Resource Studies

Geography/GIS

Communications

Political Science

Tools

SharePoint

Data visualization

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seneca Resources Company, LLC, the oil & gas exploration and production subsidiary of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) explores for, develops and produces natural gas and crude oil reserves in Appalachia. Seneca’s headquarters are located in Houston, Texas with offices in Pittsburgh, Brookville, Mansfield, Williamsport and Kane, PA. Seneca’s investment activity is in the Marcellus and Utica Shales in Pennsylvania, where the company controls approximately 1.2 million net prospective acres and is one of the largest producers in the basin with approximately 1,000 wells. As an active exploration and production company in the northeastern U.S. for more than 100 years, Seneca Resources Company, LLC is committed to safety, environmental stewardship, increased productivity and maximizing shareholder value.

Job Responsibilities

The Land Intern will serve as an integral member of the Landteam with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Conduct ownership review, market analysis, and acreage research; assist with landowner correspondence and assemble materials supporting land negotiations
• Support lease and contract administration through database maintenance, document organization, electronic filing, and managing records
• Assist with title review and due diligence by reviewing & organizing title opinions, deeds, leases, ownership records, and related legal documents
• Track title curative requirements, project status, and other key information, and prepare clear summary reports for stakeholders
• Review division order documentation to validate and reconcile ownership and revenue-interest data, and help resolve discrepancies
• Develop Excel-based tracking tools, dashboards, process documentation, and workflow guides to improve efficiency and data quality
• Support digitization of records for overall management, asset acquisition and divestiture due diligence, and other special projects that support & enable AI
• Complete and present an internship project
• Comply with Seneca’s EHSQ policies, standards and procedures and demonstrates active and regular involvement in EHSQ programs

Job Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree or have recently completed a degree in Energy Land Management, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Environmental or Natural Resource Studies, Geography/GIS, Communications, Political Science, or a related field
• Interest in the energy industry and a desire to learn about property and mineral rights, title research, negotiations & leasing, and surface rights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence and communicate effectively with landowners and internal stakeholders
• Organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently
• Negotiation aptitude and the ability to build positive relationships with landowners and other stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential business and ownership information
• Introductory experience with or knowledge of the following is preferred, but not required:
  • Oil and gas leasing, land administration, or title and ownership research
  • Property and mineral rights, division orders, or revenue-interest concepts
  • Land systems, databases, SharePoint, records management, or data visualization
  • Excel-based tracking tools, dashboards, and data-quality processes

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in United States of America.

Seneca ResourcesCompany, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Seneca Resources jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.