Landman

X4 Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Engineering in Dallas seeks an experienced Landman to manage and expand a minerals portfolio within a collaborative, entrepreneurial team. You will handle title work, due diligence, lease analysis, and ownership research across multiple basins, while coordinating with legal, accounting, and operators.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in land for oil & gas, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Enverus, DI, and RRC systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management or similar discipline is a must.
• 5+ years of oil & gas land experience, preferably in minerals, royalties, upstream, or acquisitions.
• Experience handling acquisitions, ownership analysis, and complex land matters independently.
• Familiarity with Enverus, DI, RRC systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex mineral, royalty, and leasehold title analysis across multiple basins and assets.
• Perform due diligence and title curative support for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Review and interpret oil & gas leases, deeds, contracts, and land-related agreements.
• Negotiate lease amendments, ratifications, surface use agreements, and other land documents.
• Prepare, review, and analyze division orders, ownership reports, and related title documents.
• Maintain accurate ownership records and land databases.
• Coordinate with legal, accounting, owner relations, and external operators to resolve title and revenue issues.
• Monitor lease obligations, expirations, and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Support strategic mineral acquisition efforts through research and land analysis.
• Assist in streamlining internal land processes and data quality initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Land Management or related

Tools

Enverus

DI

RRC systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

A prestigious minerals and royalties firm based in Dallas is seeking an experienced Landman to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven land professional to play a key role in managing and expanding a high-quality minerals portfolio while working within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in mineral and royalty title, acquisitions, due diligence, lease analysis, and ownership research, along with the ability to work independently across a wide range of land functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex mineral, royalty, and leasehold title analysis across multiple basins and asset packages
• Perform due diligence and title curative support for acquisitions and divestitures
• Review and interpret oil & gas leases, deeds, contracts, assignments, and other land-related agreements
• Negotiate lease amendments, ratifications, surface use agreements, and other land documents as needed
• Prepare, review, and analyze division orders, transfer documents, ownership reports, and related title documentation
• Maintain accurate ownership records and land databases
• Coordinate with legal, accounting, owner relations, and external operators to resolve title and revenue issues
• Monitor lease obligations, expirations, and ongoing compliance requirements
• Support strategic mineral acquisition efforts through research, reporting, and land analysis
• Assist in streamlining internal land processes and improving data quality initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Energy Ecommerce or similar discipline is a must.
• 5+ years of oil & gas land experience, preferably within minerals, royalties, upstream, or acquisition-focused environments
• Strong understanding of mineral, royalty, leasehold title, due diligence, and title curative processes
• Experience handling acquisitions, ownership analysis, and complex land matters independently
• Familiarity with industry software including Enverus, DI, RRC systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly respected organization with a strong industry reputation, excellent long-term growth potential, and exposure to a broad range of mineral and royalty transactions.