Land Acquisition Manager

RWE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC in Austin, Texas is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to lead strategy, negotiations, and due diligence for renewable energy projects. You will coordinate with legal and development teams, manage third-party brokers, and travel to close acquisitions while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in land acquisition or renewables, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in GIS/SAP tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, environmental science or related field.
• 3+ years in land acquisition, real estate, land management, or renewables preferred.
• Knowledge of land-use regulations, permitting, and real estate law.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with renewable energy project goals.
• Identify land parcels for development through market analysis and site assessments.
• Negotiate land acquisitions via leasing/purchase agreements and easements.
• Collaborate with legal to structure compliant land agreements.
• Perform due diligence including title searches and environmental assessments.
• Build relationships with landowners, communities, and authorities.
• Travel as required to close acquisitions and foster stakeholder relations.
• Develop budgets and monitor land acquisition expenses.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, environmental science or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

ALTAMPS

SAP

GIS

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area:

Project Development

Remuneration:

Exempt

The Land Acquisition Manager reports to the Director of Land Acquisition. You will be responsible for managing and acquiring land, handling land asset management activities for renewable energy projects and managing 3rd party brokers/agents as needed to support the RWE company goals in the South Region of the United States. This will include developing and implementing strategic land acquisition plans, negotiating land agreements, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and permits.

Role Responsibilities:

• Execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the organization’s renewable energy project goals
• Assist development to identify suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through market analysis and site assessments
• Contact and negotiate land acquisitions through leasing/purchase agreements and easements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
• Collaborate with legal teams to structure land agreements that meet legal and regulatory requirements
• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential land acquisitions, including title searches, environmental assessments, and permitting requirements
• Evaluate landowner’s willingness to participate in renewable energy projects
• Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders
• Understand relevant aspects of storage and renewable energy and successfully educate landowners in detail
• Address concerns and provide information about project plans and benefits to landowners
• Travel, as required, to facilitate and close land acquisition efforts and foster positive relationships with landowners and other stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to land acquisition, land use and project development
• Develop contingency plans for unforeseen challenges related to land assets
• Develop and manage budgets for land acquisition and management activities
• Monitor expenses and optimize land assets for cost-effective project development
• Manage third party land acquisition resources to achieve the land resource objectives through a combination of internal and external resources
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Maintain accurate records of land agreements, permits and regulatory compliance and pre-established corporate websites
• Provide regular reports to senior management on land acquisition progress and issues

Job Requirements and Experiencs:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, environmental science or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate, land management, or a combination thereof, with a strong background in renewables (solar, wind and battery storage) preferred
• Knowledge of land-use regulations, permitting processes and real estate law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
• Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and related land management software
• Efficiency in ALTAMPS and SAP programs preferred
• Working knowledge of land records, including title
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.