Right of Way Agent - Wisconsin

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Stevens Point, WI

13d•$55,000 - $70,013•Hybrid

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., a family-owned company with over 65 years of experience, is seeking a full-time Right of Way Agent in Wisconsin. This role is part of the Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Division and supports right-of-way acquisition, land leasing, permitting, and construction for various energy and infrastructure projects. The company fosters professional growth, talent nurturing, and ownership of career paths in a transparent and inclusive environment. This is considered an entry to mid-level position, and Steigerwaldt is willing to train the right individual with the necessary skills. The position is remote-friendly with a hybrid work model, primarily focused on Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota, involving approximately 75% field work and 25% office work.

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.
Supportive and reliable team member.
Driven and motivated.
Persistence, tenacity, and grit.
Curious and open-minded.
Accountable and a caretaker of resources, people, and company.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.
Adventurous side and enjoy travel.
Functional & Technical Expertise.
Integrity & High Standards.
Drive & Initiative.
Problem Solving.
Adaptability.
Communication (verbal and written).
Interpersonal Savvy.
Teamwork.
Customer Service.
Work Management.
Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for field work.

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.
Ability to perform legal document search and title review.
Licensed Wisconsin & Minnesota Real Estate Agent (or willingness to get licensed).
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.
A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business.

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.