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EQT Corporation

Surface Land Agent II/III/IV

Canonsburg, PA · On-site +1

$25.50 - $34.50/hr

The Surface Land Agent II/III/IV is responsible for acquiring and managing surface rights necessary to support upstream infrastructure projects, including well sites, facilities, and related assets.

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EQT Corporation

Surface Land Agent II/III/IV

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

$25.50 - $34.50/hr

The Surface Land Agent II/III/IV is responsible for acquiring and managing surface rights necessary to support upstream infrastructure projects, including well sites, facilities, and related assets.

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DISA Technologies

Land Agent

Grand Junction, CO · On-site

The Land Agent is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in both field and ... Compile and maintain accurate records of landowners, mineral rights, surface rights, and applicable ...

DISA Technologies

Land Agent

Casper, WY · On-site

The Land Agent is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in both field and ... Compile and maintain accurate records of landowners, mineral rights, surface rights, and applicable ...

LandSolutions International Inc

Right of Way Agent

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$27.50 - $37.25/hr

... Land Agent, Surface Land, or Land Acquisition experience. * Experience negotiating easements ... rights-of-way, access agreements, licenses, permits, and land acquisition agreements. * Knowledge ...

LandSolutions, Inc.

Right of Way Agent

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$27.50 - $37.25/hr

... Land Agent, Surface Land, or Land Acquisition experience. * Experience negotiating easements ... rights-of-way, access agreements, licenses, permits, and land acquisition agreements. * Knowledge ...

Trwd

Senior Land Agent (P160)

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$98K - $147K/yr

Conduct and oversee title research, curative, and abstracting for surface and subsurface rights ... estate law, and/or land surveying * Senior Right of Way Agent (SR/WA) Designation from ...

Merjent

Transmission Land Agent - MN

Kellogg, MN · Remote

$35 - $50/hr

Examine and search public records to determine land ownership, title chain/reports, including the names and addresses of surface owners, tenants, renters, mortgages, etc.* Identify and track project ...

Merjent

$35 - $50/hr

Examine and search public records to determine land ownership, title chain/reports, including the names and addresses of surface owners, tenants, renters, mortgages, etc.Identify and track project ...

Merjent

Transmission Land Agent - MN

MN · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

... surface owners, tenants, renters, mortgages, etc. • Identify and track project milestones, reporting progress to the leadership. • Analyze local land values for development of the acquisition ...

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Surface Land Agent II/III/IV

Canonsburg, PA • On-site, Remote

EQT Corporation
Oil and Gas Extraction • 1 - 5K employees
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$25.50 - $34.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

The Surface Land Agent II/III/IV is responsible for acquiring and managing surface rights necessary to support upstream infrastructure projects, including well sites, facilities, and related assets. This role requires an advanced knowledge of all Surface Land related functions, including strong technical knowledge, title research, negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
The Surface Land Agent II/III/IV responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Identify and verify surface and gas estate ownership.
  • Analyze, interpret, negotiate, prepare and acquire Upstream Agreements, Surface Use Agreements, Road Rights-of-Way, and other surface-related contracts.
  • Review and analyze title, oil and gas data, and mapping to support project development.
  • Provide due diligence on identified potential well sites, facility sites, and other Upstream locations.
  • Manage contractors and external land agents to ensure projects progress efficiently, meet deadlines, and remain within budget.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams including surveying, permitting, engineering, and construction to support pre-construction investigations and planning activities.
  • Prepare and facilitate the execution of specialized damage releases, settlement agreements, and other legal documents with required approvals.
  • Coordinate with internal legal counsel and third-party companies to facilitate timely and cost-effective project execution.
  • Support active construction and reclamation phases as needed.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar surface land role.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the oil and gas industry, with emphasis on midstream operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical solutions.
  • Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn additional software systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally and effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated initiative and a drive to improve processes and performance.

 

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Experience with GIS, SmartSheet, Quorum, Salesforce, PowerBI is preferred.

Work Location:

  • This position will primarily work remotely, with field travel required across our operating area.

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