Land Agent

Job Summary

Supports land rights acquisition by negotiating damage claim settlements and annual payment reviews, ensuring alignment with company activities and timely project execution. It completes landowner notification for access to an established easement in compliance with PREPA’s Easement Regulation and other applicable laws and regulations.

Job Description

• Monitors property rights acquisition by overseeing negotiations, validating land requirements, coordinating purchase and sale agreements, managing damage claims, and corroborating non-concern acknowledgments o secure right‑of‑way access, ensure compliance, and support on‑time project execution.
• Coordinates negotiations and stakeholder engagement with landowners, occupants, and regulatory bodies to secure land rights, ensure awareness of proposed activities, and resolve property discrepancies for project compliance and timely execution.
• Provides expertise in land acquisition and stakeholder negotiation to support the development and implementation of effective solutions.
• Monitors compliance and process effectiveness to ensure alignment with policies and continuous improvement.
• Delivers training and guidance to stakeholders to enhance understanding and adoption of best practices.
• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.
• Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services.
• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Additional Job Description

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Surveying, Real Estate, Paralegal or related field. Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Cartography is preferred.

Experience

• 3 years' experience with right‑of‑way acquisition processes and working with landowners, survey teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience working with documents, policies, SOP creation and implementation.
• Experience leading or collaborating with small projects.
• Experience as matter-expert and asset resource to provide support to internal/external clients.

Additional experience may substitute for required education when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role:

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 8 years of experience performing similar functions and at least 5 years of experience performing a previous position as Specialist role.
• High School or equivalent (GED) when accompanied by a minimum of 10 years of experience performing similar functions described and at least 8 years of experience performing a previous Land Agent role.

Competencies (Skills)

• Excellent communication skills
• Bilingual: Spanish and English
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• Experience with computer‑aided design software (e.g., AutoCAD) is an asset
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS) is an asset
• Experience with web‑based mapping platforms (e.g., Google Earth) is an asset

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver License

Travel Requirements

• 60%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Seldom
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/Carry over: 0 - 15 pounds

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Never
• Working near or on heavy machinery: Never
• Working in high places: Never
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Never
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Seldom
• Work with electricity: Never
• Loud noise conditions: Seldom

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.