Surface Land Agent II/III/IV

EQT Corporation; Canonsburg (Washington County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EQT Corporation is seeking a Surface Land Agent II/III/IV to acquire and manage surface rights for upstream infrastructure, including well sites and facilities. The role emphasizes title research, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination to keep projects on time and budget.

Work is primarily remote with field travel across the operating area; candidates should have strong communication, analytical skills, and experience in oil and gas surface land activities, plus proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of surface land experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Oil & gas industry knowledge, especially midstream
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; learn other systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and verify surface and gas estate ownership.
• Analyze and acquire Upstream & Surface Use Agreements and related contracts.
• Review title, oil and gas data, and mapping for project development.
• Provide due diligence for potential sites and locations.
• Manage contractors and external land agents to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborate with surveying, permitting, engineering, and construction teams.
• Prepare and facilitate execution of specialized documents with approvals.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and third parties for cost-effective execution.
• Support active construction and reclamation phases as needed.

Skills

Surface land management

Title research

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

GIS

PowerBI

Salesforce

SmartSheet

Quorum

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

GIS

Salesforce

PowerBI

SmartSheet

Quorum

Job description

At EQT, you won't just do a job, you'll help shape our future. Through Transparent Leadership, you'll work alongside leaders who value collaboration and ensure every voice is heard. Through Connected Impact, you'll see how your work influences critical business decisions and drives value across our operations. Through Supported Growth, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills through cross-functional collaboration, development opportunities, and career advancement.
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The Surface Land Agent II/III/IV is responsible for acquiring and managing surface rights necessary to support upstream infrastructure projects, including well sites, facilities, and related assets. This role requires an advanced knowledge of all Surface Land related functions, including strong technical knowledge, title research, negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Surface Land Agent II/III/IV responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify and verify surface and gas estate ownership.
• Analyze, interpret, negotiate, prepare and acquire Upstream Agreements, Surface Use Agreements, Road Rights-of-Way, and other surface-related contracts.
• Review and analyze title, oil and gas data, and mapping to support project development.
• Provide due diligence on identified potential well sites, facility sites, and other Upstream locations.
• Manage contractors and external land agents to ensure projects progress efficiently, meet deadlines, and remain within budget.
• Collaborate closely with project teams including surveying, permitting, engineering, and construction to support pre-construction investigations and planning activities.
• Prepare and facilitate the execution of specialized damage releases, settlement agreements, and other legal documents with required approvals.
• Coordinate with internal legal counsel and third-party companies to facilitate timely and cost-effective project execution.
• Support active construction and reclamation phases as needed.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar surface land role.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of the oil and gas industry, with emphasis on midstream operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical solutions.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn additional software systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally and effectively at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated initiative and a drive to improve processes and performance.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with GIS, SmartSheet, Quorum, Salesforce, PowerBI is preferred.

Work Location:

• This position will primarily work remotely, with field travel required across our operating area.

Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.

EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.