Project Land Professional

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET); Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) in Sheridan, WY seeks a Project Land Professional to support the Manager of Land Services. You will plan, develop, coordinate, and manage land projects from inception to closeout, performing title research and handling project documentation while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will contribute to continued success by supporting budgets, schedules, and quality control, and you may pursue CPL/RPL certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Political Science, Land or Energy Management, History, Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
• Five+ years of professional land work experience with internal/external teams.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; ability to obtain RPL/CPL.
• Preferred attendance at FNREL/RMMLF institutes.
• Experience researching ownership via public records and creating title abstracts/reports.
• Ability to travel to research sites and remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Land Services Manager with all phases of project planning, development, and closeout.
• Coordinate activities among project team members to ensure successful execution.
• Manage tasks to meet contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Perform title research, map ownership summaries, and due diligence.
• Maintain project documentation, maps, and reports per company standards.
• Support invoicing and project financial reporting; track time.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Client relationships

Technical reporting

CAD/GIS drafting

PLSS familiarity

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Law/Geology/Engineering/related

Tools

CAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Project Land Professional

Sheridan Planning Full Time SHERIDAN, Sheridan, WY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1071

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Project Land Professional

Location: Sheridan, Wyoming
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Planning- Land Services
Reports To: Land Services Manager

About Water & Environmental Technologies (WET)

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is a 100% employee-owned environmental and civil engineering consulting firm headquartered in Butte, Montana, with offices throughout Montana and Wyoming. Since 2000, WET has grown from a small group of groundwater specialists into a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, scientists, and planners working on water resources, public infrastructure, environmental remediation, mining, and community development projects across the Rocky Mountain region.

Our mission and culture are grounded in delivering high-quality, practical solutions for our clients while supporting our employees and the communities we serve. WET’s vision emphasizes long-term growth for our company, coworkers, clients, and communities through strong company culture, community involvement, and commitment to quality work. Our core purpose is simple: collaborate with people and solve problems that positively impact the communities we serve.

As an employee-owned company, WET values teamwork, innovation, ethical practice, professional growth, and community engagement—principles that guide how we approach projects and how we support each other as colleagues.

Position Overview

WET is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Land Professional to join our Land Services team. This position plays a critical role in supporting the Manager of Land Services in the planning, development, coordination, and management of land-related projects from inception through completion. The Land Professional serves as a key title researcher, organizer, and examiner as well as a liaison between clients, project teams, consultants, and internal staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements and industry standards.

The successful candidate will assist with the management and organization of multiple projects simultaneously, conduct title research and analysis, build maintain and assist in overseeing project documentation, support strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued success of our Land Services team. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, including eligibility to attend Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNRE), formerly Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF), institutes and to pursue Registered Professional Landman (RPL) or Certified Professional Landman (CPL) certification.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Political Science, Land or Energy Management, History, Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of professional land work experience, including collaboration with in-house professionals, contractors, third-party consultants, field personnel, and legal counsel.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Eligibility to obtain Registered Professional Landman (RPL) or Certified Professional Landman (CPL) certification through the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).

Preferred Certifications & Licenses

• Attendance at one or more FNREL (formerly RMMLF) institutes or trainings focused on title research, mineral law, and/or rights of way and easements.

Qualifying Land Work Experience Includes

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Researching the ownership of real and contractual property interests through public records.
• Creating title abstracts and reports.
• Managing or verifying rights and obligations associated with surface and mineral interests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong project planning, organization, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional technical reports.
• Familiarity with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
• Familiarity with researching ownership of mineral and real property interests through public records.
• Ability to research and interpret governmental records, regulations, and industry requirements.
• Basic knowledge of mining, land development, hydrogeology, engineering design, permitting, and environmental considerations.
• Ability to learn and utilize CAD and GIS technologies for drafting and mapping.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam
  • AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS (basic understanding)
  • Microsoft Visio and/or equivalent flowchart software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Professional integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to researchsites and remote locations.
• Field experience working in rural, mining or agricultural environments.

Key Responsibilities

The Land Professional is responsible for supporting and organizing land services projects while ensuring exceptional client service and adherence to company quality standards.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist the Manager of Land Services and Senior Land Professionals with all phases of project planning, acquisition, development, implementation, and closeout.
• Coordinate activities among and collaborate with project team members to support successful project execution.
• Manage assigned tasks to ensure compliance with contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Conduct title research and records examination, draft record ownership summaries, and perform related due diligence activities as may be requested.
• Organize and maintain project documentation, mapping, reports, and records in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor project budgets, job costing, and billable hours.
• Track and enter project time accurately each day.
• Investigate and resolve project issues while maintaining effective communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate, professional reports, maps, analyses, and presentations.
• Develop proficiency in drafting and mapping technologies.
• Support invoicing and project financial reporting by providing accurate project information.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies. and coworkers.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior Land Services staff.
• Ensure compliance with all company, client, industry, and site-specific safety requirements, including MSHA training when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information, project data, reports, and proprietary materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Land Services.
• Manage assigned tasks independently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and efficiency.
• Support proposal preparation and project planning efforts as needed.
• Travel to research sites and client locations as business needs require. Overnight stays on occasion.
• Office work involving prolonged periods of sitting and standing while reviewing project data, preparing reports, and managing project documentation.
• Occasional physical activity including walking, climbing, squatting, reaching, lifting, and retrieving files, record books, or equipment.
• Frequent interaction with clients, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
• Use of computers and standard office software, mapping applications, and project management tools.
• Compliance with all company safety policies and site-specific safety requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be based on experience, education, and qualifications. WET offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, parental and other leave types
• Company paid and voluntary life and disability insurance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

WET is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.

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