Real Estate Specialist

This position will be responsible for providing real property-related activities for the company, helping to ensure the timely and economical acquisition of real estate property, the preservation and/or the disposal of real property and real estate records management. These activities will be in support of Transmission, Distribution, Generation, and other company functions as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all land records in accordance with applicable legal requirements and corporate policies. This includes closing documentation, deeds, option agreements, leases, surveys, title policies, easements, etc.
• Act as a point of contact for landowner relations and issue resolution.
• Conduct site visits and participate in/lead negotiation teams for real estate transactions.
• Use geospatial computer mapping software (e.g., GIS), consultants, and other information sources in compiling site attributes and maintaining up-to-date digital records.
• Secure and manage required easement rights for new and existing properties (e.g., transmission, distribution, fiber, etc.).
• Perform title research for projects in the office and courthouse(s).
• Review and interpret easements in respect to rights granted, special considerations, and right-of-way restrictions.
  
  

Education And Work Experience

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Suitable experience in reading easements, title searches, deeds, surveys, and appraisal documents is highly preferred.
• Experience in courthouse research of Real Estate documents that include titles, deeds, etc. is preferred.
• Prior experience with a utility company is preferred.
• Experience using applications involving Microsoft products, and/or GIS is preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of property rights, and a general understanding of transmission, distribution, and system operations.
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels, including with peers and both internal and external customers.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, as well as strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with multiple departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detailed oriented environment while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to travel throughout the Mississippi Power service territory, as well as occasionally throughout the State, with possible overnight stays.
  
  

Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.

Job Identification: 11354

Job Category: Real Estate & Land Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power