About Cornerstone Energy Services

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. specializes in engineering, survey, and land solutions for the energy infrastructure sector. From initial concept through project completion, we provide comprehensive services including civil, process, mechanical, and I&E engineering; project management; survey and mapping; and right-of-way acquisition.

We collaborate closely with developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission systems, supporting both extensive linear projects and site-specific developments. Our work is guided by three core values:

• Safety – protecting the public, our clients, and our team
• Advocacy – prioritizing the best interests of our clients
• Integrity – upholding professionalism and accountability in every aspect of our operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for assisting in the acquisition of ROW for linear and site-specific acquisition projects.

• Request, support preparation of, obtain, and document survey permission from owners and tenants;

identification of issues for proposed routes; identification of necessary agency/entity permits; and identification

of exhibits to be generated and data required to support negotiations.

• Prepare and file permit applications required by affected agencies/entities.

• Assist in establishing the project route, estimation of ROW costs for the selected route and alternates and

establishing acquisition timelines.

• Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications,

contracts, and mission requirements.

• Request payment for all ROW as agreed to, according to procedure. Document all off ROW damages incurred

during construction and resolution of all off ROW damages with contractor(s) and owners/tenants.

• Process all requests for encroachment from third parties on ROW.

• Attend, participate in, support, analyze, provide input, develop, prepare and report on the following: reports,

correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.

• Communicate directly with co-workers.

• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in

person.

• Coordinate the activities of individuals during the course of land, ROW, or permit acquisitions pertinent to one or

more projects as assigned.

• Although not the primary responsibility of this position, when needed, an Acquisition Specialist has the ability to

perform the responsibilities identified in the Document Specialist job description.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in multiple facilities as business needs dictate.

• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.

• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.

• Position requires travel (expected to be 90%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25

pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability

to adjust focus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of a Document Specialist.

• Must have a strong customer focus to ensure project meets operational requirements.

• The ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase

contracts, mortgages, title policies, and subordination.

• The ability to work and be available during non-standard work hours in order to accommodate landowner

schedules.

• The ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• One to three years of acquisition and negotiation experience, preferably related to transmission easement

acquisitions including oil, gas and electricity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or

responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change

at any time with or without notice.