Real Estate Specialist/Sr Real Estate Specialist (Glen Allen, VA)

at  Dominion Energy

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for the acquisition of Electric Transmission rights-of-way (including rights for access, fiber, guy-wires, danger tree removal), fee purchases for new or expanded substation sites, and land leases for construction storage yards. Collaborates with Project Managers, Legal, title companies, appraisers, surveyors, permitting team, and environmental vendors regarding the acquisition of property. Provides real estate cost estimates for transmission line rebuilds and substation projects. Examines land titles to property and other court records to determine ownership interests. Clears title to properties for right-of-way and obtains deeds of release and certificates of satisfaction from lending institutions. Reviews appraisals, calculates land values, and determines residual damages caused by Transmission rights-of-way. Oversees vendor workload and processes invoices. Makes fair offers with supporting facts and processes payments to property owners. Examines deeds, plats, and other land records from county or city Clerk’s offices. Assists independent real estate appraisers in preparing testimony for condemnation cases. Testify in eminent domain court cases to explain company rights and determine just compensation for landowners. Handles landowner complaints and settles crop damage disputes. Responds to questions and concerns from landowners. Travels to site visits and public meetings as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Real Estate Specialist: 6+ years directly related experience
Senior Real Estate Specialist: 9+ years directly related experience
Full knowledge of concepts and applications of real estate business and appraising property. Basis knowledge and job specific applications of business, law, surveying and engineering. Skills: verbal and written communications, interpersonal, negotiating, research, personal computer operation and applications. Abilities: organization, appraise real estate, project positive company image in dealing with public, handle difficult people.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Discipline(s): Business, Real Estate

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR QUALS DESCRIPTION

Notary Public required when title is used in commercial operations.

TEST DESCRIPTION

No Testing Required

Please refer the Job description for details