ROW Specialist

Cornerstone Energy Services; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Energy Services is looking for a qualified candidate to assist in the acquisition of rights-of-way for energy projects in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to understand legal documents. The ideal candidate should have one to three years of experience in acquisition and negotiation, preferably related to oil, gas, and electricity easements. The position may require significant travel, including overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission easement acquisitions related to oil, gas, and electricity.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as leases and contracts.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the acquisition of rights-of-way for projects.
• Prepare and file necessary permit applications.
• Communicate with co-workers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate land acquisition activities.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Legal document comprehension

Education

One to three years of acquisition and negotiation experience

Job description

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 are currently hiring in Berlin, Plymouth, West New York (west of I‑390), and Central and Southern NY.

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

• Assist in the acquisition of ROW for linear and site‑specific acquisition projects.
• Request, support preparation of, obtain, and document survey permission from owners and tenants; identify issues for proposed routes; identify necessary agency/entity permits; identify exhibits to be generated and data required to support negotiations.
• Prepare and file permit applications required by affected agencies/entities.
• Assist in establishing the project route, estimate ROW costs for selected routes and alternatives, and establish 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; document all off‑ROW damages incurred during construction and 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.
• 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 performed in multiple facilities as business needs dictate.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screens.
• 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

• Stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk, and hear regularly.
• 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 projects meet operational requirements.
• Read and comprehend legal documents such as ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, and subordination.
• Work and be available during non-standard work hours to accommodate landowners.
• 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.