Real Estate Representative - Asset Management

Real Estate Representative - Asset Management

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Claims and Real Estate team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Real Estate Representative - Asset Management position! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description The Asset Management team focuses on the management of PSE's real estate portfolio. Such parcels include (but are not limited to) electric and gas operating facilities, transmission corridors and mitigation sites throughout PSE's service area. Asset Management provides real estate services to support PSE's internal project goals, including obtaining property for critical infrastructure, CETA compliance, or other needs as assigned. This role independently manages real estate activities supporting existing and future company infrastructure projects of moderate to high complexity.

The successful candidate conducts comprehensive research using public records, title information, and internal company resources to determine property ownership, operating rights, and other real estate matters. They prepare, review, and interpret legal descriptions, appraisal reports, and a variety of real estate documents, including easements, deeds, permits, and other agreements. Working directly with landowners, agencies, and external stakeholders, they negotiate to acquire, protect, and defend PSE's operating rights on both public and private property while helping maximize the value of company-owned real estate assets.

The role serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on real estate matters, providing guidance, expertise, and support throughout all phases of project development and property management. All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities Independently manages and coordinates real estate activities with PSE's service providers, internal project teams, cross functional departments, and customers to ensure successful project execution. Partners with planning, engineering, project management, land planning, vegetation management, legal, and municipal/government relations and others to ensure successful project execution. Performs research and analysis of public records, company databases, and title documents Reads, creates, and interprets real property legal descriptions and ensures accuracy of real property descriptions in all legal documents. Makes recommendations to engineers and project teams regarding potential easement impacts and design revisions. Prepares, reviews, and interprets legal documents, contracts, and correspondence for all real estate activities. Negotiates with landowners, attorneys, developers, and other stakeholders, to acquire or dispose of operating rights including easements, permits, licenses, and fee property. Serves as PSE's primary point of contact in interactions with customers, government agencies, and community organizations on all real estate matters. Performs field inspections and site assessments to further evaluate property conditions and potential impacts to land value. Coordinates and oversees contractor/vendor real estate activities including surveying, mapping, title, appraisal, negotiation, legal and brokerage services. Evaluates vendor performance to ensure timely delivery and quality control of deliverables. Maintains accurate documentation and record keeping for all real estate transactions and agreements. Prepares, orders, reviews, and interprets appraisal reports. Prepares, issues, renews, negotiates, and manages limited use permits and consent agreements. Responds promptly and professionally to internal and external customer real estate inquiries. Provides clear explanations of complex real estate transactions and processes. Provides cost estimates for project budgeting and capital planning purposes. Monitors and tracks real estate related expenses in relation to approved project budget. Investigates and resolves encroachments, boundary disputes and other legal challenges involving PSE's real estate interests. When necessary, participates with PSE's legal counsel in litigation processes, including eminent domain/condemnation proceedings. Mentors junior staff and contributes to team knowledge sharing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in business administration or other related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years of experience acquiring, managing, and transferring land rights. Demonstrated experience with property legal descriptions, appraisals, title research, and engineering drawing interpretation. Ability to read and understand maps and engineering drawings. Demonstrated understanding of appraisal, engineering, law, and negotiations principles and terms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of MS Office suite, to include Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. Current driver's license.

Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration or other relevant field. Successful completion of IRWA courses 100, 201, 421, and 902, or equivalent coursework. Experience with gas and electric utility systems. Strong negotiation skills with proven track record of successful acquisition work on projects. Strong working knowledge of gas/electric systems and procedures. Knowledge of specialized permit requirements (i.e., railroads, Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), etc.).

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector. The pay range for this position is $80,200.00 - $115,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us.

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department.