Land Agent (Field Based)

ERM • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Land Agent in Wharton County, Texas. The Land Agent will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy sites. This is a full-time (40hrs/week), limited-term remote and field-based role with 50% travel to and from identified sites throughout the county as required for a duration of 12 months, renewable. Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions. As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thank you for your interest in ERM! At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 3+ years of experience in land acquisition, oil and gas leasing, real estate negotiations
• Active TREC/ERW License
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS, and data management software
• Understanding of real estate title (surface and mineral), past experience of title research preferred
• Familiarity and experience of reviewing title opinions and curative measurements
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills working with landowners or respective legal counsel
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity of Microsoft Office Suites (ie. Word, Excel, Sharepoint, Outlook)
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions

Nice To Haves

• Renewable energy experience (solar) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees)
• Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein
• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights
• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED