Title Specialist

Standard Solar, Inc.; Rockville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Solar, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a Title Insurance Specialist / Underwriter to support acquisition and development of solar energy projects nationwide.

You will coordinate title due diligence, underwriting risk, and title insurance processes to keep land acquisitions, leases, and easements clean and development-ready. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial title insurance or related real estate, with strong knowledge of title commitments, surveys, and ALTA standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial title insurance, underwriting, or related real estate field.
• Strong understanding of title commitments, surveys, legal descriptions, and real property law.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with title companies and stakeholders.
• Licensed Title Agent or Underwriter in one or more U.S. states.
• Familiarity with ALTA standards and renewable energy land structures (leases, easements, options).

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, and recorded instruments for solar project sites.
• Underwrite title insurance policies for fee, leasehold, and easement interests.
• Coordinate title curative actions with underwriters, attorneys, surveyors, and landowners.
• Assist with ALTA survey review and ensure consistency between title and survey data.
• Maintain organized records and title reports for multiple projects in development.

Skills

Commercial title insurance

Underwriting

Real estate law

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Licensed Title Agent or Underwriter

Tools

ALTA standards

Title production software

Job description

Title Specialist# Title SpecialistHot JobROCKVILLE, MD 20850## OverviewSalary Range$80,000.00 - $105,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryLegal Admin## DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Title Insurance Specialist / Underwriter to support our growing acquisition and development of solar energy projects across the U.S. This role will be responsible for coordinating title due diligence, underwriting risk, and managing title insurance processes to ensure that land acquisitions, leases, and easements are clean, insurable, and development-ready.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial title insurance, real estate law, or underwriting, with specific experience working on renewable energy projects.---***Key Responsibilities*****Title Review & Analysis** o Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, and recorded instruments for solar project sites. o Identify title defects, encumbrances, or ownership issues and propose resolution strategies. o Coordinate title curative actions with underwriters, attorneys, surveyors, and landowners.**Underwriting & Insurance Coordination** o Underwrite title insurance policies for fee, leasehold, and easement interests associated with solar projects. o Negotiate coverage terms and endorsements with title companies. o Prepare and issue final title policies ensuring alignment with lender and project requirements.**Project Development Support**o Collaborate with real estate, legal, and development teams to ensure land title deliverables are met for project milestones (site control, acquisition closings and financings).o Assist with ALTA survey review and ensure consistency between title and survey data.o Maintain organized records and title reports for multiple projects in development.**Risk Management & Compliance**o Advise internal teams on title-related risks, limitations, and insurance options.o Ensure compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, and title company underwriting guidelines.o Stay current on industry trends affecting title and land use for renewable energy projects.---***Qualifications*****Required:**· 5+ years of experience in commercial title insurance, underwriting, or related real estate field.· Strong understanding of title commitments, surveys, legal descriptions, and real property law.· Excellent communication and negotiation skills with title companies and stakeholders.· High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.**Preferred:**· Experience managing title matters for solar projects.· Licensed Title Agent or Underwriter in one or more U.S. states.· Familiarity with ALTA standards, lender requirements, and renewable energy land structures (leases, easements, options).· Experience using title production software and document management systems.---***Why Join Us***· Contribute to the growth of clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.· Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team.· Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.· Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding industry.**Work Environment**This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Interfaces withcustomers, vendors and the public. All employees, including Senior and Executive Management, Sales & Finance.**Physical Demands**Conducts work in in a professional office setting or off-site at company marketing events and trade shows. Physical working conditions may involve the following:· Lifting up to 25 pounds.· Extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, reaching and/or bending.· Extended periods of reading fine print on a computer or in paper-based format.· Traveling over extended periods of time.AAP/EEO StatementStandard Solar is EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled employer.