Senior Land & Permitting Specialist

TC Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Land Representative for its US Land Services team to maintain landowner and contractor relationships across US operations. You will support project management in acquiring surface rights, permits, and land access agreements, reporting to the leader of US Land Projects.

The role involves supervising third-party land personnel, negotiating agreements, and coordinating with internal clients and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 7 years of combined applicable academic training, certification and related experience in the natural gas pipeline industry
• Experience in land and right of way acquisition in the natural gas pipeline industry
• Experience with non-environmental permitting acquisition with third party impacts such as DOH/DOT agencies
• Familiar with state and federal (FERC) pipeline regulations and requirements
• The ability to maintain schedules and meet critical project deadlines
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee third-party contract land personnel.
• Manage contract land personnel on negotiation of agreements, permits, and progress with landowners and agencies, always reflecting fair and equitable practices.
• Collaborate with knowledgeable and expert internal clients in resolution of land-related responsibilities and issues.
• Act as an ambassador of TC Energy with external stakeholders focusing on enhancing relationships with TC Energy landowners, industry associations, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
• Coordinate and lead acquisition of non-environmental permitting activities such as road use maintenance agreements (RUMAs), heavy haul permits, utility relocations, crossings, etc.
• Conduct high level, forward-thinking project planning, budget forecasting, and risk assessment on behalf of Land Services and the projects team.
• Develop, coordinate, manage and track Land related budgets including but not limited to acquisition and contractor costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Land Representative for its US Land Services team to maintain landowner and contractor relationships across US operations. You will support project management in acquiring surface rights, permits, and land access agreements, reporting to the leader of US Land Projects.

The role involves supervising third-party land personnel, negotiating agreements, and coordinating with internal clients and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.