Easement Agent - Wisconsin

POSITION: Easement/Right of Way Agent JOB TYPE: Full-Time LOCATION: In Wisconsin WHO WE ARE 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 65 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 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 full-time Easement/Right of Way Agent in Wisconsin. This is considered an entry to mid-level position with 1-3 years of experience in reviewing title work, landowner acquisition, permitting, and other real estate related tasks. The ideal candidate would understand necessary local, state, and federal statutory requirements for voluntary and eminent domain land acquisitions and real estate permitting with experience on electric transmission and/or oil and gas linear acquisition projects. We are willing to train the right individual who presents the skills we are seeking. WHAT YOU WILL DO 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. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - 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. WHO YOU ARE 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 accountable and 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 a…