Utilities Document Specialist Trainee
ORC
Charlotte, NCFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Project managementExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- Remote
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office55%Excel52%Project management14%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This is an entry-level training role, an opportunity to begin a career in the right of way profession. No prior industry experience is required. The role offers flexibility to work from a home office, with the requirement to reside within the eastern time zone.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and quality-check right of way documents — easements, agreements, and related real estate instruments — for utility projects
- Maintain accurate project files, databases, and document tracking systems
- Track documents from draft through recording and keep project teams informed of status
- Support Agents and the Project Manager with document requests and reporting
- Perform general administrative tasks to keep projects moving
- Place/embed project-specific documents, images, and pins into project map/KMZ
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
- An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems
- Valid driver’s license
Qualifications
- Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Clear and professional communication skills — in writing, on the phone, and face-to-face
- Strong service mindset
- Ability to learn new systems and software quickly
- Eagerness to learn and grow in the right of way profession
- English language proficiency required
Bonus Points:
- Experience as an office administrator, paralegal, court/document clerk, real estate, or equivalent profession
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Remote work from home
- Must reside within the eastern time zone
- Full-time, Non-Exempt
- Employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information via phone, email, and virtual meeting platforms
- Involves substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage, typing, and document manipulation
- Employee is expected to spend long hours in front of a computer screen
- Must be able to read, understand, and interpret department-related documents and data
- Largely sedentary role, with occasional movement within the home office workspace
- Rare travel is required