Surface Land Agent II/III

EQT Corporation

Canonsburg, PA

Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with midstream oil and gas experience and strong negotiation skills working in a hybrid, field-based setting.

Best fit for

Candidates with midstream oil and gas experience and a background in surface rights management
— “acquiring and managing surface rights necessary to support midstream infrastructure projects”
Professionals who can coordinate across multiple disciplines and manage complex projects
— “the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget”
Individuals with strong negotiation and contract preparation skills and a track record of due diligence
— “analyze, interpret, negotiate, prepare and acquire Midstream Agreements, Rights-of-Way, and other surface-related contracts”

Things to consider

Regular travel is required, so candidates must be willing and able to relocate or travel frequently
— “The role requires regular travel across our operating area, so candidates must reside within it.”
Candidates must be able to manage external contractors and land agents effectively
— “Manage contractors and external land agents to ensure projects progress efficiently, meet deadlines, and remain within budget.”

How to stand out

Highlight your ability to perform due diligence on pipeline routes and facility sites
— “Provide due diligence on identified potential pipeline routes, facility sites, and right-of-way locations.”
Demonstrate your experience with legal document execution and coordination with internal legal counsel
— “Prepare and facilitate the execution of specialized damage releases, settlement agreements, and other legal documents with required approvals.”
Showcase your technical knowledge of title research and mapping tools in your application materials
— “Review and analyze title, oil and gas data, and mapping to support project development.”
Demonstrate your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat in your resume
— “Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Identify and verify surface and gas estate ownership
Analyze, interpret, negotiate, prepare and acquire Midstream Agreements
Review and analyze title, oil and gas data, and mapping
Manage contractors and external land agents
Collaborate with project teams

Typical background

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar surface land roleWorking knowledge of the oil and gas industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Surface Land RightsTitle ResearchNegotiation SkillsProject CoordinationContract ManagementTitle AnalysisGISSmartsheetQuorumSalesforcePowerbiMicrosoft Office Suite

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree In A Related FieldExperience With GIS, Smartsheet, Quorum, Salesforce, Powerbi

Stack & domain

Surface RightsMidstream InfrastructurePipelinesFacilitiesRelated AssetsTitle ResearchNegotiationContractsTitleOil And Gas DataMappingDue DiligencePipeline RoutesFacility SitesRight-of-wayContractorsProject TeamsRoutingSurveyingPermittingEngineeringConstructionDamage ReleasesSettlement AgreementsLegal DocumentsInternal Legal CounselThird-party CompaniesProject ExecutionReclamationMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe AcrobatGISSmartsheetQuorumSalesforcePowerbiAnalytical SkillsProblem-solvingSelf-motivationOrganizationCommunicationTeamworkInitiativeDriveOil And Gas IndustryMidstream OperationsSurface LandProject ManagementLegal

About the role

Original posting from EQT Corporation via Greenhouse

At EQT, you won't just do a job, you'll help shape our future. Through Transparent Leadership, you'll work alongside leaders who value collaboration and ensure every voice is heard. Through Connected Impact, you'll see how your work influences critical business decisions and drives value across our operations. Through Supported Growth, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills through cross-functional collaboration, development opportunities, and career advancement.
Join our Qrew!
The Surface Land Agent II/III is responsible for acquiring and managing surface rights necessary to support midstream infrastructure projects, including pipelines, 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 responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Identify and verify surface and gas estate ownership.
Analyze, interpret, negotiate, prepare and acquire Midstream Agreements, 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 pipeline routes, facility sites, and right-of-way locations.
Manage contractors and external land agents to ensure projects progress efficiently, meet deadlines, and remain within budget.
Collaborate closely with project teams including routing, 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.
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:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience with GIS, SmartSheet, Quorum, Salesforce, PowerBI is preferred.
Work Location:
This position is hybrid, with work split between remote settings and in-person fieldwork. The role requires regular travel across our operating area, so candidates must reside within it.
Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.
EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.

Source: EQT Corporation careers (Greenhouse)