Right of Way Agent - Wisconsin

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Wausau, WI

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., a full-service resource solution company, is seeking a full-time Right of Way Agent in Wisconsin. This role supports right-of-way acquisition, land leasing, permitting, and construction support for oil and gas, wind, solar, and transmission areas. The company, founded in 1957, is a third-generation, family-owned business with over 65 years of experience in appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services. Steigerwaldt employs over 50 people across offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin, and Marquette, Michigan. They foster professional growth, talent nurturing, and career path ownership in a transparent and inclusive environment that values synergy, team decision-making, cross-department learning, and hands-on experiences. This is considered an entry to mid-level position requiring 1-3 years of experience in reviewing title work, landowner acquisition, permitting, and other real estate related tasks. The ideal candidate will understand local, state, and federal statutory requirements for land acquisitions and real estate permitting, with experience in electric transmission and/or oil and gas linear acquisition projects. Training is available for the right individual.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in reviewing title work, landowner acquisition, permitting, and other real estate related tasks.
Understanding of necessary local, state, and federal statutory requirements for voluntary and eminent domain land acquisitions and real estate permitting.
Experience on electric transmission and/or oil and gas linear acquisition projects is ideal.
Ability to perform legal document search and title review.
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.
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 – up to 50 percent.
Work outside normal business hours.
Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for field work.
A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Negotiating and securing fee titles, easements, leases, licenses, permits and ordinances.
Estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction.
Performing land sales research.
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.
Representing the company at public meetings before governmental agencies such as municipalities, zoning boards, townships, and similar organizations.
Other duties as assigned.