Easement & Title ResearcherM&S Engineering is seeking a qualified Easement & Title Researcher at our Beaumont, Texas location. This position will be responsible for easement research, full title, document preparation, and some right of way work necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution and/or transmission lines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:- Must be able to perform fundamental surface title research to determine land ownership and easements for parcels associated with capital improvement projects, maintenance, or new construction of electrical facilities. No mineral title research is needed.
- Must be able to conduct existing utility easement research well and understand how to locate said easements on a map by reading legal descriptions.
- Must be able to deed plot and have the capacity to read Metes and Bounds Legal descriptions.
- Must be able to do research at courthouses and clerks offices.
- Must have experience using Courthouse
- Direct and Texas File.
- Must be able to do ROW work and call landowners as needed.
- Able to read/write legal descriptions and interpret survey documents
- Able to create exhibits through various methods. AutoCAD preferred.
- Understanding of the Title and Right of Way Industry
- Prior experience in working with TXDOT projects and/or with multiple state agencies regarding permitting and eligibility requirements is preferred.
- Perform organizational duties, consisting of accurate data entry, preparing professional letters and email communications, with proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format.
- Use mail merge to populate documents and correspondence. Print documents and prepare packages for mailing.
- Document preparation (i.e. legal documents, letters, proposals, and transmittals).Research multiple right of way record databases and maintain office files.
- Use online resources to determine status of corporations and officers/agents, as well as researching contact information for parcel owners.
Monitor and ensure timely processing of applications, plans, and permits; manage and coordinate the routing and tracking of plans to various departments and outside consultants for required reviews and approvals; perform follow-up phone calls to ensure timeliness of responses from city staff, consultants and applicants.
Monitor and maintain computer applications and tracking systems; coordinate improvement and upkeep of information systems, databases, scanning and imaging systems.
Other administrative support as needed and determined by Project Managers and/or the Right of Way Manager.
Assistance in gathering information for survey and RPLS, and ability to read engineering plans, maps, and specifications.
Perform land title research, including using state and federal land status plats, deeds, and patents, as well as other materials relevant to ownership and title interests.
Knowledge of basic right of way conveyances, including warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, easements, temporary construction easements.
Competencies:- Minimum of 2 years of work experience and/or equivalent aptitude in the Research, Title, Right of Way or Engineering/Survey industry.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates aptitude for learning and implementing new techniques & technologies.
- Outstanding attention to detail and observation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
- Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Adobe Professional, or similar software, is desirable.
- Ability to create and draw easement exhibits. AutoCAD experience is a preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have integrity and trustworthiness, with a strong moral and ethical compass
- Work well with others in a team environment.
- A strong work ethic with reliable attendance, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
- Self-starter who is motivated and has the enthusiasm to work both independently and as a team player.
- Prioritization and organization to meet deadlines and process multiple project packages simultaneously.
- Considerable concentration and ability to work in a changing environment with organizational and clientele diversity and tight deadlines.
- Able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
- Proficient in English. Spanish is a plus
- Experience using ESRI GIS maps a plus.
Requirements:- Minimum two-four years of title/research related experience is required
- High School Diploma, or equivalent is required; AAS/BS degree in related field, preferred.
- Must be knowledgeable in the methods and techniques of engineering and surveying related projects.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required. NO EXCEPTIONS
Benefits:- Salary commensurate with experience
- Employer paid health insurance 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Paid holidays
- Earned vacation time
