CenterPoint Energy

Associate Right-of-Way Agent

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Date: May 13, 2025


Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002


Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.


Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.



Job Summary

This position interfaces with the public and governmental entities to obtain, grant, and manage property rights for the Company. This position acts independently and in conjunction with company Service Consultants, Gas Service Coordinators, Project Managers, Engineers, inside and outside Legal Counsel relating to both the gas and electric businesses.



Essential Functions

Performs some land title research utilizing both internal and external resources to determine ownership and other land rights. Collaborates with inhouse Title Examiners to determine fee and easement ownership.
Reviews and interprets all land rights documents related to easement and fee acquisition.and other land rights for accuracy and completeness.
Drafts various legal documents related to fee and easement acquisition by composing and constructing phrases or clauses in a clear, concise and professional manner which define the rights, interest and obligations of the parties involved and draft various types of property descriptions, easement locations, and rights of way following established methods of writing land descriptions.
Acquires rights by negotiating the terms and conditions of both non-monetary and monetary easements, deeds, permits, access agreements and licenses by contacting landowners, developers, builders and governmental entities such as Railroads, County offices, Aviation offices, City offices, Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife, Federal Aviation Authority, etc. to accommodate the installation, operation and maintenance of company facilities.
Consults with Service Area Managers, Service Consultants, Developers, Environmentalist, Surveyors, Engineers, Attorneys, Governmental Agencies and landowners in order to resolve land and easement related issues.
Performs commercial and residential plat reviews and approvals.
Protects all property and rights thereto of the Company.
Sells, releases, licenses and exchanges real property to others.
Observes Company facilities and promptly reports and records any defects or irregularities with Company equipment or lines in accordance with established Company procedures.
Advocates safety in all aspects and protects the public concerning the dangers involved with activities located in the vicinity of gas and electric Company equipment or lines.
Analyzes and determines damages done to property and negotiate damage payments with property owners.


Education Description

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a technical discipline related to land surveying, civil engineering, right of way, land management or a related field, from an accredited college or university.

+ In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s Degree or High School Graduate or GED, will consider a combination of education and related experience in real estate, right of way acquisition, easement document preparation, document management, land and title research totaling two (2) years.


Experience

Requires one (1) year of experience, technical training, or on the job training in land related activities with an understanding of land transactions, legal documents, metes & bounds descriptions, land titles, land management abstracts, surveying, and GIS.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licenses/Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics

Real Estate License and/or International Right of Way Association RWP certification is a plus.
Must have sound working knowledge of Personal Computing devices and Microsoft Office software applications, coupled with sound working knowledge of maintaining, updating and archiving records and data in SAP, FileNet, ArcMap GIS and various database and spreadsheet formats.
Must have sufficient job knowledge of gas and electric facility requirements and possess decision making skills to interpret the needs of the Engineer, Service Consultant and Customer.

Must have knowledge of legislative requirements regarding regulatory compliance with real property issues.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution



Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 05/13/2025

Posting End Date: 05/23/2025


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.


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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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