Renewable Land Agent / Landman - Solar & BESS – (Field-Based)

Purple Land Management • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking experienced Renewable Land Agents / Landmen to act as the primary field representatives for site acquisition and land outreach supporting utility-scale solar projects and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Operating across Western PJM and MISO-South territories, you will manage site control acquisition across assigned Areas of Interest (AOIs) within specific utility footprints.

Requirements

• Field landman experience with a proven history of closing large-acreage options and leases for utility solar or energy infrastructure.
• Deep familiarity with the specific regional power pool (PJM or MISO) and the corresponding regional utility frameworks (ComEd, AEP, or Entergy).
• Advanced field negotiation tactics, contract drafting, surface title curative experience, and exceptional landowner relationship management.
• Must reside in or be willing to work within the designated metropolitan hub and surrounding regional area, with daily travel to local field sites and county courthouses.
• Reliable transportation suitable for field travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted field outreach campaigns to identify and secure viable acreage via options to lease or options to purchase for utility-scale solar and BESS deployment.
• Draft and negotiate complex option agreements, long-term leases, purchase options, and surface use/easement agreements with private landowners and agricultural corporations.
• Evaluate surface title risks, local zoning laws, environmental constraints, and utility infrastructure proximity; clear severe encumbrances to ensure project viability.
• Coordinate directly with internal GIS, legal, and project development teams to meet rolling development milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed