Agent, Right-of-Way

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Date: Jun 1, 2026

Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 55402

Company: CenterPoint Energy

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. 

Job Summary

This position interfaces with the public and governmental entities to obtain and manage property rights and licenses for the Company and to the public and governmental entites.  Another aspect of this position concerns monitoring and inspecting the Company's property for unauthorized usage.

Essential Functions

  • Performs land title research utilizing both internal and external resources to determine ownership and other land rights. Performs commercial and residential plat reviews and approvals.
  • Reviews all documents related to acquisition of easements and other land rights for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepares legal documents by composing and constructing phrases or clauses in a clear, concise and professional manner which define the rights, interest and obligations of the parties involved and define various types of easement locations, rights of way and real estate properties following established methods of writing land descriptions.
  • Acquires rights by negotiating both non-monetary and monetary terms and conditions for easements, deeds, permits, access, agreements and licenses by contacting landowners and other entities such as Railroads, Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife, Federal Aviation Authority and other governmental entities to accommodate the installation and/or maintenance of company facilities.
  • Consults with Service Area Managers, Service Consultants, Developers, Environmentalist, Surveyors, Engineers, Attorneys, Governmental Agencies and landowners in order to resolve land and easement related issues.
  • Observes Company facilities and promptly reports and records any defects or irregularities with Company equipment or lines in accordance with established Company procedures.
  • Advocates safety in all aspects and protects the public concerning the dangers involved with activities in the vicinity of gas and electric Company equipment or lines.
  • Sells, releases, licenses and exchanges real property to others; protects all property and rights of the Company.
  • Analyzes and determines damages done to property and negotiates damage payments with property owners.

Education Description

Requires a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, or in lieu of the bachelor's degree, it requires four (4) years combination of education and experience providing an equivalent level of knowledge in addition to the experience below.

Experience

Requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in land related activities with an understanding of land transactions, legal documents, metes & bounds descriptions, land titles, abstracts, surveying, and GIS.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
  • Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.
  • Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Working Conditions

  • Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
  • Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites.
  • Field environment may also involve being around livestock and/or captive animals.
  • Able to work with routine exposure to all weather conditions.

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
  • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
  • Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
  • Life, AD&D, Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Transit subsidies
  • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
     

Job Type: Full Time  
Posting Start Date: 06/01/2026 
Posting End Date: 06/12/2026 

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.
 
Compensation: $72,447.20 to $108,670.80 Annually
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation range at the time of posting for the opportunity. This annual compensation range is specific to Minnesota and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

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