Senior Land Acquisition & Permitting Lead

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Land Representative to manage landowner and contractor relationships across US operations. You will assist Project Management in acquiring surface rights, permits and land access agreements, while reporting to the leader of US Land Projects.

Your role includes supervising third-party land personnel, negotiating agreements and coordinating with agencies, landowners and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant delivery of land-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in land and right of way acquisition in the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Familiarity with state and federal pipeline regulations (FERC) and related requirements.
• Proven ability to manage negotiations with landowners, agencies and contractors.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party contract land personnel and negotiate agreements, permits and land access.
• Coordinate with internal clients to resolve land-related issues.
• Act as TC Energy ambassador to landowners, regulators and the public.
• Lead non-environmental permitting activities (RUMAs, heavy haul permits, utility relocations, etc.).
• Forecast budgets and manage land-related project risks and costs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Land/ROW acquisition experience

Regulatory knowledge (FERC/state)

Strong negotiation and communication

Driver's license

Job description

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Land Representative to manage landowner and contractor relationships across US operations. You will assist Project Management in acquiring surface rights, permits and land access agreements, while reporting to the leader of US Land Projects.

Your role includes supervising third-party land personnel, negotiating agreements and coordinating with agencies, landowners and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant delivery of land-related tasks.