Senior Land Agent - Land Acquisition [Remote]

EDF power solutions • San Diego, CA

2d • $107,200 - $178,600 • Remote

About The Position

EDF Renewables North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

The Senior Land Agent - Land Acquisition will be primarily responsible for negotiating and securing land agreements in field-based land acquisition to support project development pipeline goals and support field based land needs for projects in implementation and operations phase. The Senior Land Agent is also responsible for land acquisition negotiations, assisting in obtaining curative agreements, developing, and maintaining relationships with local officials or stakeholders, conducting update meetings for stakeholders, mentoring other Land Agents, and project reporting at the direction of a Manager, Land Acquisition.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, JD, or MBA, in Business, Marketing, or Real Estate or a related field.
• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience in land leasing/acquisition activities.
• Proven sales, account acquisition and account management experience are a must.
• Task and detail-oriented problem solver with exceptional organizational skills.
• Patience and willingness to teach, mentor, and train others in the organization on real estate principles.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office, and CRM software.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Expert contract drafter and negotiator
• Expert-level knowledge of land, legal, and negotiation principles and an ability to deploy effectively
• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently and as a team player, required.

Nice To Haves

• RPL, or CPL through American Association of Professional Landmen preferred
• Local Notary license preferred, or the ability to obtain one.
• Past renewables experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage relationships with landowners that will culminate in securing a long-term land agreement for the purpose of using the land for renewable project development.
• Assist in obtaining fully executed documents needed in advanced stages of development including, but not limited to, land leases, land purchases, collection and transmission line easements, access road easements, title curative instruments and crossing agreements, under the guidance and supervision of the Manager, Land Acquisition.
• Mentor and train Land Agents; develop a curriculum with the Land & Community Engagement Leadership Team; assist with onboarding and familiarizing new Land Agents with the tools they need to effectively perform their job functions.
• Work with regional teams to implement land acquisition campaigns, including identification of landowners within prospective sites, initiating contact and meeting with individual landowners to articulate the benefits of company’s value proposition, and negotiating contracts with landowners and/or landowner attorneys for participation in proposed renewable energy projects.
• Under the guidance of Manager, Land Acquisition, conduct Stakeholder meetings, presentations and maintain relationships with Stakeholders throughout the land acquisition and development process.
• Provide data to Manager, Land Acquisition for weekly updates with Region Development staff regarding priority tasks for projects and submit a weekly status report(s) to maintain up-to-date summary of project activities.
• Work within the framework of corporate land acquisition policies under the Manager, Land Acquisition.
• Assist Community Relations teams and regional staff with maintaining existing landowner communications via project update phone calls and letters, quarterly newsletters, and project update meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior