Intern/LTE - Right-of-Way Agent

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Tomahawk, WI

21d•Onsite

About The Position

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 60 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin; and Marquette, Michigan. 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, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field. Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, 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 a limited-term, full-time Right-of-Way Agent at our Tomahawk or Hayward office location. This is considered an entry-level position, although previous professional experience is helpful. 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 oil and gas, wind, solar, and transmission areas.

Requirements

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture.
You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results.
You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm.
You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities.
You are a caretaker of resources, people, and company.
You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.
You must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel.
Engage in active listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers, supervisors, and clients.
Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility is necessary.
Has the drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals.
A team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.
An individual who uses Steigerwaldt’s mission of ‘Quality work fast, with honesty and integrity; rooted in our passion for stewardship of resources and relationships.’ as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.
An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgement.

Nice To Haves

Desire to develop a career as a real estate professional in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business
Working towards a 2- or 4-year degree in real estate, land use planning, business or another related field
Ability to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals
Superior written and oral communication skills
Competent with Microsoft Office software
Experience with GPS data collecting and processing
Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles
Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the office – travel up to 50 percent or more
Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry 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

Responsibilities

Assist with ownership, land sales, and title research
Assist with negotiating and securing fee titles, easements, leases, licenses, permits, and other necessary permissions
Support document organization and filing
Attain a basic understanding of various legal documents (i.e., land-related contracts and agreements for construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and new facilities, including but not limited to, fee simple, rights-of-way, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, and permits)
Gain experience in the investigation of survey permission, acquisition, title research, property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.
Under direct supervision, review third-party development plans and relevant right of way records (i.e. easements, permits, plats, plans, and profiles, etc.) to determine conflicts and resolve them.
Work closely under the supervision of a lead ROW agent or ROW supervisor to perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights.
Under direct supervision, serve as a liaison with landowner on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues and utilize the best judgment in functioning as a liaison.
Other duties as assigned by management.