Design Technician I

As a Siting and Land Rights Specialist, you will support the acquisition, documentation, and management of land rights associated with energy and utility projects. This role combines office-based research and documentation with customer interaction and occasional field work.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conduct land ownership and property research using online databases, county records, courthouse resources, and other available sources.
• Research property ownership, easements, and other land records needed to support utility projects.
• Create and maintain legal records in Land Works, including executed Xcel Energy easements and related documentation.
• Create, review, and update maps using ArcGIS and Google Earth.
• Assist with the preparation and review of legal land descriptions, easements, and other land-rights documentation.
• Communicate with landowners and homeowners regarding property access, easements, documentation, and project-related needs.
• Visit county courthouses, local agencies, properties, or other locations as needed to research records, obtain documentation, and support land-rights activities.
• Coordinate with internal project teams and Xcel Energy stakeholders to help keep land-rights activities and documentation moving forward.
• Maintain accurate, organized project records and provide general administrative support to the Siting and Land Rights team.

Approximately 20% to 25% of the role could involve work outside the office, including courthouse/documentation work and interaction with homeowners, making customer service an important part of the position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated customer service experience or experience communicating directly with customers, property owners, or the public.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to research information, learn new systems, and work with technical or property-related information.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a project team.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally as needed for courthouse research, documentation, property-related activities, and landowner interaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous exposure to land ownership research, easements, right-of-way, title research, real estate, surveying, utilities, construction, or a related field.
• Experience with or knowledge of GIS mapping, ArcGIS, or Google Earth.
• Familiarity with legal land descriptions, plats, deeds, easements, or county property records.
• Experience researching documents through county courthouses, appraisal districts, or other public-record sources.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus but is not required.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

The base pay for this position is $20-27.00/hr. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.​

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

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ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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