Right of Way Title and Closing Agent

Overview

We are looking for candidates to fill positions in Chattanooga, TN, and Knoxville, TN, Jackson TN. In the role of a Title Agent II, we'll count on you to contribute to title research, review title documents, and support project teams.

HDR is an employee-owned company committed to inclusion and empowering our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Location : United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga; Other locations include United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Tennessee-Jackson.

Posting date : Jul 23, 2025.

Equal opportunity employer statement : HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. See https : / / www.hdrinc.com / equal-employment-opportunity-employer for details.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic reading, writing, retracing and interpreting legal descriptions (e.g., parent parcel, metes and bounds, subdivision).
• Review and identify title defects and curative requirements; escalate to the Project Manager, RES Agent, client, title manager or underwriter as appropriate.
• Prepare project reports and review title document packages.
• Maintain accurate records of title research activities with appropriate back-up information.
• Work closely with team members, including Project Managers and RES staff, under direction of senior staff.
• Support RES Title Agent 3 with development and training of junior staff by sharing insights on tasks and procedures.
• Recognize when to escalate title issues to RES Agent and Project Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

What We Believe / Our Commitment

HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. We strive for a collaborative culture, trust, and community service in our work.

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