Research Specialist II
| Company | Duke Energy |
|---|---|
| Location | Fayetteville, NC, USA, Goldsboro, NC, USA, Durham, NC, USA, Wilmington, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Associates degree in Real Estate, Business Law, Surveying and Topography, Business, or Other Related Degree
- Minimum 2 years related work experience
- In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 2 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 year(s) related work experience
Responsibilities
- Advise and Guide Research Specialist I
- Provide localized support to Associate Research Specialist and Research Specialist I
- Provide quality assurance and oversight for outsourced projects which includes process quality assessment; monitoring vendor KPI goals, and evaluating financial benefits of engagement
- Researching of Company and public records to determine ownership of property or prior rights, review and interpretation of engineering drawings and site plans; review of legal descriptions;
- Ensures business rules and processes and procedures are followed and understood for Data Management
- Preparation of easement documents; acquire and prepare documents for new service.
- Preparation of research and easement documents pertaining to complex major projects with a prior rights focus
- Utilizing internal systems to perform complex transmission research with a prior rights focus; conduct data-driven research in support of internal customer needs
- Utilize working knowledge of real estate law along with engineering knowledge in applying solutions to company acquisition projects.
- Locates and maps Company-acquired land rights in internal GIS system
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external resources.
- Keep current with best practices, regulations and laws related to land functions notary and recording changes.
- Maintains the integrity of Duke Energy’s 100 plus years of real estate records
- Supports the proper records management for Real Estate transactions.
- Ensure activities are completed, managed, and stored in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Supports all data and document management work management/tracking in our Real Estate asset inventory database
- Ensures data integrity of database by participating in process design, verification and audit reviews
- Interfaces and coordinates with Land Agents, other Research Specialists, and Data Management Specialists.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external resources.
- Establishes and maintains partnerships with other Duke Business Partner teams to collaborate and ensure their requests are being met
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality related to the sensitive nature of the project or the high-profile customer involved.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications
- Excellent organization, documentation, attention to detail and time management and work management skills
- Critical thinking and decision making skills to avoid and overcome obstacles on difficult assignments.
- Proven self-motivated and possessing a strong work ethic
- Beginning knowledge of Duke Energy business practices and business values
- 2 years direct experience in acquisition and/or research of real estate rights
- Knowledge of Electric Distribution and Transmission systems, Operations and Construction
- Knowledge of real estate law to include paralegal training
- Experience in title examination related to easements
- Knowledge of surveying and engineering drawings