Right-of-Way Agent

Overview

This position is an entry to mid-level Right of Way/Land Acquisition Agent role based in Wisconsin and supports right-of-way acquisition, land leasing, permitting, and construction-related support for energy and infrastructure projects.

• Job type: Full-Time
• Location: In Wisconsin (remote-friendly)
• Experience level: Entry to mid-level (1–3 years of experience reviewing title work, landowner acquisition, permitting, and other real estate related tasks)
• Training: Willing to train the right individual

Responsibilities

• Establish trust and build long-term positive relationships between clients and landowners.
• Make independent decisions when working with landowners and project stakeholders throughout the project duration.
• Coordinate meetings with landowners and appropriate project stakeholders on site or at mutually agreeable locations.
• Negotiate and secure fee titles, easements, leases, licenses, permits, and ordinances.
• Estimate areas of potential damage in advance of construction.
• Perform land sales research.
• Explain project scope, timelines, processes, contracts, financial agreements, and other pertinent dates to landowners.
• Provide regular status reports to project managers on land acquisition and permitting task status.
• Prepare agreement documents and/or permitting forms required for projects.
• Represent the organization at public meetings before governmental agencies such as municipalities, zoning boards, townships, and similar organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must understand necessary local, state, and federal statutory requirements for voluntary and eminent domain land acquisitions and real estate permitting.
• Experience with electric transmission and/or oil and gas linear acquisition projects is preferred (training available).
• Ability to perform legal document search and title review.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work independently in varied and remote settings in the field and with clients and other professionals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office software.
• Solid understanding of ArcGIS software and Google Earth.
• Ability to navigate and locate specific properties in the field.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away — up to 50 percent.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours.
• Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for field work (mileage is reimbursed).
• Candidates local to Central Wisconsin strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to work remotely for extended periods on projects throughout the United States, primarily focused in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Right-of-Way acquisition, real estate sales, negotiating leases, renewable development, or equivalent related experience.
• Previous Right-of-Way or real estate project experience.
• Licensed Wisconsin & Minnesota Real Estate Agent (or willingness to get licensed).

Work Environment

• Remote-friendly hybrid work model; position does not need to work from office locations.
• Approximately 75 percent field work and 25 percent office work.
• Travel and field presence are expected.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Posting Date

• Posting date: October 14
• Position will be filled within one to three months. Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time period.
• Positions may be filled sooner due to flexibility in the start date.