Project Land Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is seeking a motivated Project Land Professional in Sheridan, WY. You will support the Land Services Manager, handle title research, organize project documentation, and coordinate multiple land-related projects from inception through completion.

The role emphasizes strong planning, client communication, and collaboration with engineers, geologists, and regulatory staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Political Science, Land or Energy Management, History, Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional land work experience with internal teams, contractors, and legal counsel.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Eligibility to obtain RPL or CPL certification through AAPL.
• Attendance at FNREL/RMMLF title research or mineral law trainings preferred.
• Experience researching ownership of real and contractual property interests.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager of Land Services with all phases of project planning, development, and closeout.
• Coordinate activities among project team members to support successful execution.
• Manage tasks to ensure contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Perform title research, draft ownership summaries, and due diligence.
• Organize and maintain project documentation, maps, reports, and records.
• Monitor project budgets and billable hours; track time daily.
• Prepare accurate reports, maps, analyses, and presentations.
• Develop proficiency in drafting/mapping technologies.
• Support invoicing and project financial reporting.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and coworkers.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure safety compliance including MSHA where required.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Client relationships

Written communication

PLSS knowledge

CAD

GIS

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Political Science, Land or Energy Management, History, Engineering, Geology

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Job description

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Project Land Professional

Sheridan Planning Full Time SHERIDAN, Sheridan, WY, US

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

Application Requirements

The application process requires candidates to submit:

• Professional or Personal Reference

Cover letters can be uploaded in the attachments section under the résumé section or with the résumé. Please ensure all documents are uploaded before submitting your application.

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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