ROW Specialist

Cornerstone Energy Services Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in New York is seeking a ROW Acquisition Specialist to assist with land, permit, and easement acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of acquisition experience, focusing on oil and gas projects. Responsibilities include obtaining survey permissions, preparing permit applications, and communicating with various stakeholders. Travel is expected to be around 90%, and strong customer focus is essential. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to comprehend legal documents and work effectively with clients and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience related to transmission easement acquisitions including oil, gas, and electricity.
• Ability to work during non-standard hours to accommodate landowner schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the acquisition of ROW for linear and site-specific projects.
• Prepare and file permit applications with impacted agencies.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and external contacts.

Skills

Customer focus

Ability to read legal documents

Communication effectiveness

Education

1-3 years of acquisition and negotiation experience

Job description

About Cornerstone Energy Services

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. specializes in engineering, survey, and land solutions for the energy infrastructure sector. From initial concept through project completion, we provide comprehensive services including civil, process, mechanical, and I&E engineering; project management; survey and mapping; and right‑of‑way acquisition.

We collaborate closely with developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission systems, supporting both extensive linear projects and site‑specific developments. Our work is guided by three core values:

• Safety – protecting the public, our clients, and our team
• Advocacy – prioritizing the best interests of our clients
• Integrity – upholding professionalism and accountability in every aspect of our operations

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the acquisition of ROW for linear and site‑specific projects.
• Request, support preparation of, obtain, and document survey permission from owners and tenants.
• Identify issues for proposed routes, necessary agency/entity permits, and required exhibits and data to support negotiations.
• Prepare and file permit applications required by affected agencies/entities.
• Assist in establishing the project route, estimating ROW costs for selected routes and alternates, and establishing acquisition timelines.
• Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements.
• Request payment for all ROW as agreed to, according to procedure, and document all off‑ROW damages incurred during construction.
• Resolve all off‑ROW damages with contractors and owners/tenants.
• Process all requests for encroachment from third parties on ROW.
• Attend, participate in, support, analyze, provide input, develop, prepare, and report on reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.
• Communicate directly with co‑workers and provide information to supervisors, co‑workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.
• Coordinate the activities of individuals during the course of land, ROW, or permit acquisitions pertinent to one or more projects as assigned.
• When needed, perform responsibilities identified in the Document Specialist job description.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in multiple facilities as business needs dictate.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of a computer screen.
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
• Position requires travel (expected to be 90%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of a Document Specialist.
• Strong customer focus to ensure project meets operational requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, and subordination.
• Ability to work and be available during non‑standard work hours to accommodate landowner schedules.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co‑workers, clients, and other external contacts.

Experience and Education

• One to three years of acquisition and negotiation experience, preferably related to transmission easement acquisitions including oil, gas, and electricity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.