Land Agents - Wisconsin/Minnesota

Land Agent

Job Type: Contractor, Limited-Term

Location: Wisconsin & Minnesota

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service resource solution company, offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond. Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 60 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin, Marquette, Michigan and a nationwide presence.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in real estate. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth and nurtures your talent. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge.

If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking representatives for potential Transmission and/or Renewable Energy projects in and around Wisconsin and Minnesota. Interested individuals should have a solid understanding of the principles of renewable energy development and/or linear acquisition along with the ability to successfully convey those to project stakeholders.

This position resides in our Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Division and will support right-of-way acquisition, land leasing, permitting, and construction support for, wind, solar, electric, and oil and gas projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing trust and building the foundation for a long-term positive relationship between the client and landowner.
• Making independent decisions in working with landowners and project stakeholders throughout the duration of the project.
• Coordinating meetings with landowners and appropriate project stakeholders on site or at mutually agreeable locations.
• Explaining project scope, timelines, processes, contracts, financial agreements, and any other pertinent date to the landowner.
• Providing regular status reports to the project managers on the status of land acquisition and permitting tasks assigned.
• Preparing all necessary agreement documents and/or permitting forms that may be necessary for the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Right-of-Way acquisition, real estate sales, negotiating leases, renewable development, or equivalent related experiences.
• Previous solar, wind, oil and gas, or electric transmission project experience is required.
• Ability to work independently in varied and remote settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail
• 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 in order to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away over 80 percent.
• Work outside normal business hours
• Current valid driver's license with personal vehicle suitable for field work (mileage is reimbursed)
• A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business

Compensation: Compensation commensurate with experience.