Right of Way Technician II

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 provides technical support to the Surveying & Right of Way Division on a variety of tasks in protecting property rights and limiting the Company's liability in easements, rights-of-way, and new capital infrastructure for gas and electric operations.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to receiving and processing research requests, permits, grants, new easements, release of existing easements, licenses and consents to encroach.  Develops and prepares technical reports and documentation. 

Essential Functions

• Performs initial review and evaluation, and process requests, invoicing and payments for new work orders, surveys, third party locates, releases, licenses, grants, field notes and as-built documents.

• Interacts with other departments on surveying and land-related matters where practical and within the limits of knowledge and training.
• Provides initial customer or property contact with regard to surveying and rights-of- way.
• Performs field inspections and collects information for consents to encroach, licenses, grants, trespassing and unauthorized use cases.
• Performs administrative activities required to assist supervisors, engineers, surveyors and agents.
• Maintains department records regarding work assignments.  This includes maintenance of computer database(s); work order tracking; review of maps, plats and drawings for adequate easements prior to recordation; preparation of easement documents; basic research of land title records; preparation of work schedules for survey field crews; proofreading and notarizing of documents; and preparation of departmental monthly reports of work received and completed. 

Education Description

• Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, punctuation, grammar, spelling and basic mathematics (ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate fractions and/or percentages). 

Experience

• Requires basic experience in administrative, civil engineering, surveying or land title level tasks.  GIS or Surveying experience is a plus.

• Real Estate License and/or International Right of Way Association certification is a plus. 

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: 04/10/2025​
Posting End Date: 04/20/2025

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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