Permitting Agent - Houston Area

Job Description

Job Description

Lonestar Land Services is seeking experienced Permitting Agents to staff projects in the Houston area. This is a NON per diem position so you will need to reside in the Houston/North Houston area. You MUST have experience with utility permits as stated below. 

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and secure right-of-way, lease and easement agreements with various entities.
  
• Acquire surface agreements, access agreements, and damage settlements as required.
  
• Coordinate with survey, engineering, and project management teams.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout the acquisition process.
  
• Meet acquisition targets and project deadlines with limited supervision.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct Right-of-Way acquisition AND Permitting experience.
  
• Experience on pipeline, midstream, utility, or infrastructure projects.
  
• Willing to work in the areas you note in the following application.
  
• You must have experience with TxDOT, Railroads, Overhead Electric, Counties and other government, municipal and railroad entities.
  

Requirements

Qualification Requirements (minimum and preferred requirements):

• 2+ years of experience in right of way, title, land acquisition, or real estate, specifically in acquiring permits for pipelines and overhead electric.
  
• Good working knowledge of various entities such as TXDoT/RULIS, Overhead Electric, County and City Permitting, Encroachment and Crossing of other Utilities, Union Pacific and BNSF RR crossings, Texas General Land Office leases and others. 
  
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  
• Must be able to pass a background check.
  

Benefits

Lonestar Land Services provides competitive day rates and per diem when required.

We also offer the following benefits after noted waiting periods:

(60 day waiting period)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

401k (waiting period is 6 months)