ROW Acquisition & Negotiation Specialist II

Cornerstone Energy Services; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Energy Services in Kennewick, Washington, seeks a ROW Specialist II to support easement acquisitions for oil, gas and electric projects. You will apply ROW principles, identify land ownership, prepare offers, and coordinate with landowners and agencies to secure rights-of-way.

The role requires four to six years of acquisition and negotiation experience, strong communication with stakeholders, and the ability to review appraisals and manage complex property rights matters.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of acquisition and negotiation experience.
• Experience in transmission easement acquisitions preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify land ownership from Company and public records.
• Prepare in-house valuations and estimates and review appraisals.
• Gather and analyze data, prepare reports, legal descriptions, and negotiate with property owners to acquire easements, rights-of-way, licenses, permits, leases, and other property rights.
• Perform the more difficult and complex ROW and other property-related work necessary for ROW acquisitions.
• Evaluate ROW and other property-related issues and develop and recommend solutions.
• Research and gather information from various sources such as: Federal and State Agencies, Title Agencies, County Offices, Municipal Records, and creative internet research.

Skills

Negotiation

Acquisition

Communication

Job description

Cornerstone Energy Services in Kennewick, Washington, seeks a ROW Specialist II to support easement acquisitions for oil, gas and electric projects. You will apply ROW principles, identify land ownership, prepare offers, and coordinate with landowners and agencies to secure rights-of-way.

The role requires four to six years of acquisition and negotiation experience, strong communication with stakeholders, and the ability to review appraisals and manage complex property rights matters.