Sr. Land Representative

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Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

We are currently looking for a Sr. Land Representative to work in our Youngsville, LA location.      

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Sr. Land Representative, under the direction of the Manager of Land, provides Boardwalk Pipelines with a level of land expertise that requires knowledge of land-related techniques, procedures and practices.  The position is accountable for the negotiation, acquisition, interpretation and enforcement of the company’s land rights and strives to maintain the integrity of these rights. This position may act as a mentor to less experienced land personnel and assists the Manager of Land in land-related matters. This position further provides technical expertise, advice and solutions to a wide variety of land matters for internal departments such as Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Business Development, Pipeline Safety, Engineering, and Construction and to outside customers such as oil and gas producers, developers and contractors. Supports ongoing Operations and MCAP projects by determining landownership, obtaining land rights, settling damages and assisting the project team as necessary to ensure the success of the projects.   

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 6-10 years of related land experience
• Experience in FERC process and projects as they relate to land
• Experience in the acquisition of pipeline right of way and related agreements, leases and permits
• Well versed and knowledgeable of all applicable state land laws
• Knowledgeable of pipeline construction and real estate transactions (buying, selling, managing) and permitting experience
• Must be knowledgeable of appraisal, engineering drawings, surveying, title research, drafting and platting of legal descriptions
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Project organization and time management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to prepare and interpret land documents
• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders, good computer and math skills, and excellent mentoring skills
• Strong computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and virtual communication platforms
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Ability to travel over 50% of the time  

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Abstractor, title clerk or paralegal experience a plus
• Experience with condemnation deposition and testimony
• Familiarity with Land database systems
• Familiarity with acquisition and divestiture Due Diligence process

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree 

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.