Dir, Land Resources

NV Energy


Position Title: Dir, Land Resources

Job ID: 10004186

Location: Reno, NV, United States







Description:

Job Description

We're Hiring: Director, Land Resources
Location: Reno or Las Vegas, NV
Department: Land Resources
Level: Director / People Leader

NV Energy is seeking an experienced Director, Land Resources to lead business activity related to the acquisition of permits, real estate and rights-of-way needed for our electric and gas infrastructure, renewable projects, and major capital initiatives. This is a high‑impact leadership role shaping the future of energy in Nevada.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Lead the Land Resources team located in northern and southern Nevada, including budgeting, strategy, talent development, and operational excellence
• Oversee the acquisition of land, rights‑of‑way, permits, and real estate needed for company projects
• Build strong partnerships with engineering, construction, legal, and project teams
• Develop and cultivate relationships with local, state, and federal agencies
• Ensure accurate and compliant maintenance of easements, deeds, permits, and other land records
• Serve as a senior advisor on land strategy, risk, permitting, and project execution

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, real estate, or related field and 10 plus years of right‑of‑way negotiation/acquisition experience
  
  OR
  
• 14 years of equivalent experience in right‑of‑way negotiation/acquisition experience (if not possessing a bachelor's degree)

Knowledge of:

• Electric utility land requirements, electrical design basics and utility construction standards
• Real estate law, property management, eminent domain, appraisal theory, land planning
• General Acceptance Accounting Principles, budgeting, finance, and business processes
• Legally binding real estate documents (deeds, leases, easements, etc.)

Skills in:

• Negotiation, communication, presentations, and relationship‑building
• Decision‑making, issue resolution, time management, and organization
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Work Environment & Travel:

This position is a functional leader with no direct reports. General office environment. No physical demands. We are an office-first work environment due to the nature of our business, and this position requires working in-office. Travel about 25% to northern and southern Nevada depending on office location.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification10004186
• Job CategoryLand (Right of Way Agents)
• Posting Date01/29/2026, 07:37 PM
• Apply Before02/14/2026, 07:59 AM
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations6100 Neil Rd, Reno, NV, 89511, US6226 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89146, US
• Travel RequirementsUp to 25%
• Pay Range$155,300.00 - $194,100.00
• Relocation AssistanceNot currently offered for this position
• BusinessNV Energy

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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