2025-04-23
MidAmerican Energy Company
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Des Moines
Iowa
50307
United States
Position Title: Associate/Right of Way Agent/Sr
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Description:
Enable the company to install its wind, gas and electric facilities across private property, railroads and governmental lands by acquiring the right of way easements and permits for such installations or by purchasing real estate for the placement of utility facilities such as electric substations, gas regulator stations and generation facilities.
Responsibilities:
Determines ownership of properties the company needs to purchase or on which the company needs right of way by performing title searches of property.
Prepares documents necessary for the acquisition of easements, fee title, permits and other rights of way to permit the construction of company facilities.
Negotiates for acquisition of easements, fee title, permits and other land rights. Settles property owner damage claims that result from construction on utility rights of way.
Handle multiple issues and projects concurrently using exceptional organizational skills.
Rents or leases company property held for future use. Purchase property for company use and sell excess company property.
Perform due diligence responsibilities related to the acquisition of wind generation projects.
Maintains files of easements and other real estate documents. Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent related work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Two years of related work experience required.
Four years of related work experience required for the agent position.
Six or more years of related work experience required for the sr. agent position.
Knowledge of real estate law and land surveying principals Influencing skills to negotiate and persuade PC skills and available for overnight travel Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10002612
Job Category: Land (Right of Way Agents)
Posting Date: 2025-04-21
Apply Before: 2025-05-12T17:00:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Salary Range: $68,300-106,200
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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