Land Representative (Gas Projects)

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Land Representative to manage landowner and contractor relationships across US operations. You will assist Project Management in acquiring surface rights, permits and land access agreements, while reporting to the leader of US Land Projects.

Your role includes supervising third-party land personnel, negotiating agreements and coordinating with agencies, landowners and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant delivery of land-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in land and right of way acquisition in the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Familiarity with state and federal pipeline regulations (FERC) and related requirements.
• Proven ability to manage negotiations with landowners, agencies and contractors.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party contract land personnel and negotiate agreements, permits and land access.
• Coordinate with internal clients to resolve land-related issues.
• Act as TC Energy ambassador to landowners, regulators and the public.
• Lead non-environmental permitting activities (RUMAs, heavy haul permits, utility relocations, etc.).
• Forecast budgets and manage land-related project risks and costs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Land/ROW acquisition experience

Regulatory knowledge (FERC/state)

Strong negotiation and communication

Driver's license

Job description

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The opportunity

Our US Land Services team is expanding to support our larger-scaled capital/growth projects. We need an experienced Land Representative to maintain landowner and contractor relationships across our US operations. This role will assist Project Management in acquiring surface rights, permits and land access agreements, while reporting directly to the leader of US Land Projects.

What you’ll do

Supervise and oversee third-party contract land personnel. Manage contract land personnel on negotiation of agreements, permits, and progress with landowners and agencies, always reflecting fair and equitable practices. Collaborate with knowledgeable and expert internal clients in resolution of land-related responsibilities and issues. Act as an ambassador of TC Energy with external stakeholders focusing on enhancing relationships with TC Energy landowners, industry associations, regulatory agencies, and the general public. Coordinate and lead acquisition of non-environmental permitting activities such as road use maintenance agreements (RUMAs), heavy haul permits, utility relocations, crossings, etc. Conduct high level, forward-thinking project planning, budget forecasting, and risk assessment on behalf of Land Services and the projects team. Develop, coordinate, manage and track Land related budgets including but not limited to acquisition and contractor costs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 7 years of combined applicable academic training, certification and related experience in the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Experience in land and right of way acquisition in the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Experience in post construction land damages settlements.
• Experience with non-environmental permitting acquisition with third party impacts such as DOH/DOT agencies.
• Familiar with state and federal (FERC) pipeline regulations and requirements.
• The ability to maintain schedules and meet critical project deadlines.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate in Business Administration, Energy Land Management or Petroleum Land Management.
• AAPL or IRWA membership and industry specific designations such as RPL, CPL, RWP or SR/WA.
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in a directly related discipline A combination of direct or transferrable skills and work experiences.
• Leadership skills, promoting a positive influence on the work of others through demonstration of technical expertise, conflict resolution, and strong interpersonal skills (including networking abilities).
• Ability to make decisions where only general policies and procedures are available requiring application of judgement and independent action.
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organization and across various business units.
• Expert communication skills with a high proficiency in public speaking abilities being essential.
• A strong team player and self-motivated individual with organizational skills.
• Travel within the US is required approximately 75% of the time and as such the candidate must be able to provide applicable documentation to this effect.
• Successful completion of Security Clearance/Criminal Check may be required.

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support. All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.