What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Technician position at NiSource?
Job Summary
The Land Technician researches, coordinates, and administers land rights activities to ensure land agreements are accurately maintained and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This role supports the Company's land portfolio by researching property rights, maintaining land records, preparing and recording legal documents, and administering landowner payments, lease obligations, and contractor invoices. The position works closely with landowners, county agencies, survey teams, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to support land-related projects and provide excellent customer service.
Essential Functions
As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
ADA Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
E-Verify
NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:
$54,000.00 - $75,500.00
2026-07-31
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2026-08-07
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
The Land Technician researches, coordinates, and administers land rights activities to ensure land agreements are accurately maintained and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This role supports the Company's land portfolio by researching property rights, maintaining land records, preparing and recording legal documents, and administering landowner payments, lease obligations, and contractor invoices. The position works closely with landowners, county agencies, survey teams, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to support land-related projects and provide excellent customer service.
Essential Functions
- Research, interpret, and maintain land rights records, including leases, easements, licenses, deeds, and other property agreements.
- Conduct ownership, title, and courthouse research to verify land rights and support land-related transactions.
- Prepare, process, record, and maintain legal documents such as leases, assignments, amendments, releases, and related agreements.
- Calculate, process, and track landowner payments, lease obligations, receivables, and contractor invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment administration.
- Maintain accurate land records and documentation in electronic and physical recordkeeping systems.
- Submit agreements and related documents to appropriate county and governmental offices for recording.
- Partner with Legal and other internal stakeholders to ensure land agreements meet legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
- Track and support survey and land projects, including coordination of activities and payment processing.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with landowners, county officials, contractors, and other external partners.
- Respond to inquiries regarding land rights, agreements, payments, and other land-related matters.
- Support company safety initiatives and comply with all applicable safety policies and procedures.
- High School Diploma or GED with related experience in land administration, records management, lease administration, surveying support, real estate, or a similar field.
- Ability to read, interpret, and process legal documents, contracts, and property records.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and other business applications.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain Notary Public certification.
- Associate's degree in Business, Paralegal Studies, Real Estate, Surveying, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field.
- Experience with land rights administration, lease management, title research, right-of-way activities, or property records.
- Working knowledge of courthouse research, land records, easements, leases, and related legal documents.
- Experience processing landowner payments, lease payments, accounts payable, or contract administration activities.
- Working knowledge of SAP, Ariba, OpenText, or similar document and financial management systems.
- Familiarity with surveying, mapping, utility operations, or energy industry land practices.
- Notary Public certification.
As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
ADA Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
E-Verify
NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
- Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away
$54,000.00 - $75,500.00
- The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.
2026-07-31
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2026-08-07
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Salary : $54,000 - $75,500