Right of Way Agent - Wisconsin
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 position is considered entry to mid-level, requiring 1-3 years of experience in reviewing title work, landowner acquisition, and permitting. The ideal candidate will understand local, state, and federal statutory requirements for land acquisitions and real estate permitting, with a preference for experience in electric transmission and/or oil and gas linear acquisition projects. Training is available for the right individual with the necessary skills. Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family-owned company with over 65 years of experience, emphasizing professional growth, talent nurturing, and career ownership in a transparent and inclusive environment.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on electric transmission and/or oil and gas linear acquisition projects.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Compensation commensurate with experience.
- Mileage is reimbursed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
