Real Property Appraiser – Market Intelligence & Appraisal

Southern Company
Birmingham, AL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior real property appraisers with utility industry experience who can collaborate across multiple departments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with utility industry experience and right-of-way law knowledge
    — “Experience directly related to the utility industry is desired, including knowledge of right-of-way law and valuation.”
  • Professionally certified appraisers with strong analytical and market research skills
    — “Professional appraisal designations such as MAI, SRA, ASA, ARA, or R/W-AC preferred.”
  • Individuals who can manage external appraisal projects and deliver strategic insights
    — “Manage external appraisal engagements, including contractor selection, contracting, and technical review.”

Things to consider

  • Location is fixed at Birmingham, AL, with no indication of remote flexibility
    — “This position will be located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL”
  • Must be licensed or certified as a Real Property Appraiser
    — “Licensed or Certified Real Property Appraiser required.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with utility-related property types in your resume and interviews
    — “Conduct valuations for a variety of property types, including land, easements, transmission corridors, substations, industrial, commercial, residential, and timber properties.”
  • Emphasize your ability to provide market intelligence and strategic real estate planning insights
    — “Provides market analysis to assist strategic real estate planning and development initiatives.”
  • Demonstrate your experience with litigation and eminent domain support
    — “Support litigation and eminent domain activities through appraisal expertise.”
  • Include examples of collaboration across cross-functional teams in your application materials
    — “Partner with Corporate Real Estate, Power Delivery, Marketing, and Economic Development teams to support project execution.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • perform valuations
  • manage appraisals
  • provide market intelligence
Typical background
real estatefinanceeconomics

Skills & requirements

Required

Real Estate ValuationMarket IntelligenceAppraisalMarket Research

Preferred

Litigation SupportRight-of-way Acquisitions

About the role

Original posting from Southern Company

Real Property Appraiser – Market Intelligence & Appraisal

Alabama Power Company – Land Information & Technology

This position will be located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

POSITION SUMMARY

The Real Property Appraiser is responsible for providing valuation, appraisal, market intelligence, and real estate advisory services supporting Alabama Power Company and other Southern Company business units. The role performs and manages appraisals for a wide range of property types, supports property acquisition and siting decisions, provides litigation and eminent domain support, and delivers market analysis to assist strategic real estate planning and development initiatives.

This position serves as the company's in-house real estate valuation and market intelligence expert, helping ensure informed property acquisition decisions, defensible property valuations, effective project siting, regulatory compliance, and successful execution of strategic real estate initiatives.

Major Job Responsibilities Include:

Conduct valuations for a variety of property types, including land, easements, transmission corridors, substations, industrial, commercial, residential, and timber properties.Manage external appraisal engagements, including contractor selection, contracting, and technical review.Partner with Corporate Real Estate, Power Delivery, Marketing, and Economic Development teams to support project execution.Provide highest-and-best-use studies, site selection analyses, and market intelligence.Perform market research, absorption studies, trend analysis, and forecasting.Support litigation and eminent domain activities through appraisal expertise.Track and report real estate market metrics and strategic trends.Conduct geographic and development assessments to identify future opportunities. 

Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply!

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field preferred.Licensed or Certified Real Property Appraiser required.Professional appraisal designations such as MAI, SRA, ASA, ARA, or R/W-AC preferred. 

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a real property appraiser is preferred.Market analysis, market intelligence, or competitive intelligence field is desired.Experience directly related to the utility industry is desired, including knowledge of right-of-way law and valuation. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of utility industry valuation practices, eminent domain, and right-of-way acquisitions preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of finance and/or financial analysis is preferred.Strong analytical, research, communication, and market analysis skills.Ability to interpret legal descriptions, deeds, easements, and other land-related documents.Strong collaboration skills required for working on team-based or cross-functional projects 

Behavioral Attributes:

Commitment to Safety First and Our Values (Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance)Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervisionCustomer focus with an enthusiastic, positive attitudeInitiative and flexibility as well as personal responsibilityBuild positive relationships as a team playerMotivated self-starter with a willingness to learn 

BENEFITS

Competitive PayExcellent benefits packages which includes:Medical and dental coverageDefined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit PlanPerformance-sharing plan401(k) plan with a generous company matchBonus opportunitiesTuition Reimbursement 

***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama. 

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Source: Southern Company careers

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