Land Agent - Land Acquisition [Remote]

EDF power solutions North America; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health coverage

401k matching

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

EDF power solutions North America is seeking a Land Agent for field-based land acquisitions to support renewable energy project development. The role involves negotiating land agreements, assisting in securing leases and easements, and coordinating with regional teams to advance projects from development through implementation.

The position requires 2+ years of land acquisition experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong negotiation, communication, and contract drafting

Qualifications

• Proven sales, account acquisition and management experience.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and public speaking abilities.
• Contract drafting experience required.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of time.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage relationships with landowners to secure long-term land agreements for renewable project development.
• Assist in obtaining executed documents for land leases, purchases, easements, and related instruments.
• Coordinate land acquisition campaigns with regional teams, identifying prospective sites and negotiating with landowners.
• Provide weekly updates and status reports on project activities to the Manager, Land Acquisition.

Skills

Sales & account management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Contract drafting

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

EDF power solutions 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.

Scope of Position

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.

Benefits & Perks

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• 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.

We Are Also Proud To Offer

• 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.

Salary Range

The full pay range for this role is $95,200 to $158,000 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $114,000 to $133,000 annually.

This position is 'Remote'; however applicants must live in the 'West Region' (CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA, ID, UT, MT, WY, CO, NM, TX).

Scope of Job

The 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 fieldbased land needs for projects in implementation and operations phase. The 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, and project reporting at the direction of a Manager, Land Acquisition.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Under the guidance of Manager, Land Acquisition, conduct Stakeholder meetings, presentations and maintain relationships with Stakeholders throughout the land acquisition and development process.
• 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

Supervision of Others: None

Working Conditions: 25% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 75% of time is spent outside of the office visiting landowners' and/or internal customers' sites in addition to attending various conferences and meetings.

Fiscal Responsibilities: Forecasting and reporting on the land acquisition budget for assigned projects.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Marketing, or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of land acquisition experience is required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Proven sales, account acquisition and account management experience are a must.
• Task and detail-oriented problem solver with exceptional organizational skills.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office, and CRM software.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Contract drafting experience required
• Working 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.

Physical Requirements: Ability to travel 75% or more of work time.