M&S Engineering is seeking a qualified Easement & Title Researcher at our Beaumont, Texas location. This position will be responsible for easement research*, full title, document preparation, and some right of way work necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution and/or transmission lines.

Primary duties and responsibilities:


- Must be able to perform fundamental surface title research to determine land ownership and easements for parcels associated with capital improvement projects, maintenance, or new construction of electrical facilities. * No mineral title research is needed.

- Must be able to conduct existing utility easement research well and understand how to locate said easements on a map by reading legal descriptions.

- Must be able to deed plot and have the capacity to read Metes and Bounds Legal descriptions. *

- Must be able to do research at courthouses and clerks offices. *

- Must have experience using CourthouseDirect and Texas File*

- Must be able to do ROW work and call landowners as needed.

- Able to read/write legal descriptions and interpret survey documents

- Able to create exhibits through various methods. AutoCAD preferred*

- Understanding of the Title and Right of Way Industry

- Prior experience in working with TXDOT projects and/or with multiple state agencies regarding permitting and eligibility requirements is preferred.

- Perform organizational duties, consisting of accurate data entry, preparing professional letters and email communications, with proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format.

- Use mail merge to populate documents and correspondence. Print documents and prepare packages for mailing.

- Document preparation (i.e. legal documents, letters, proposals, and transmittals).

- Research multiple right of way record databases and maintain office files.

- Use online resources to determine status of corporations and officers/agents, as well as researching contact information for parcel owners.

- Monitor and ensure timely processing of applications, plans, and permits; manage and coordinate the routing and tracking of plans to various departments and outside consultants for required reviews and approvals; perform follow-up phone calls to ensure timeliness of responses from city staff, consultants and applicants.

- Monitor and maintain computer applications and tracking systems; coordinate improvement and upkeep of information systems, databases, scanning and imaging systems.

- Other administrative support as needed and determined by Project Managers and/or the Right of Way Manager.

- Assistance in gathering information for survey and RPLS, and ability to read engineering plans, maps, and specifications.

- Perform land title research, including using state and federal land status plats, deeds, and patents, as well as other materials relevant to ownership and title interests.

- Knowledge of basic right of way conveyances, including warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, easements, temporary construction easements.



Competencies:


- Minimum of 2 years of work experience and/or equivalent aptitude in the Research, Title, Right of Way or Engineering/Survey industry.

- Analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Demonstrates aptitude for learning and implementing new techniques & technologies.

- Outstanding attention to detail and observation

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel

- Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Adobe Professional, or similar software, is desirable.

- Ability to create and draw easement exhibits. AutoCAD experience is a preferred

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Must have integrity and trustworthiness, with a strong moral and ethical compass

- Work well with others in a team environment.

- A strong work ethic with reliable attendance, punctuality, and a positive attitude.

- Self-starter who is motivated and has the enthusiasm to work both independently and as a team player.

- Prioritization and organization to meet deadlines and process multiple project packages simultaneously.

- Considerable concentration and ability to work in a changing environment with organizational and clientele diversity and tight deadlines.

- Able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.

- Proficient in English. Spanish is a plus

- Experience using ESRI GIS maps a plus.



Requirements:


- Minimum two-four years of title/research related experience is required

- High School Diploma, or equivalent is required; AAS/BS degree in related field, preferred.

- Must be knowledgeable in the methods and techniques of engineering and surveying related projects.

- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required. NO EXCEPTIONS



Benefits:


- Salary commensurate with experience

- Employer paid health insurance

- 401k retirement plan with employer match

- Paid holidays

- Earned vacation time