Land Agents (Field Based)

ERM; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking Land Agents to support pipeline and electric transmission projects across Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. This full-time field-based role involves negotiating land rights, preparing rights of entry and leases, and coordinating with landowners.

The position requires real estate knowledge, a high school diploma, and the ability to work remotely in diverse environments. Applicants should have 3–5 years ROW experience, energy sector familiarity, and proficiency with MS Office, Google

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3–5 years of ROW experience.
• Oil & Gas or diversified energy experience preferred.
• Notary license preferred.
• Real estate license preferred.
• Strong PC skills: MS Office, Google Earth, ArcGIS, and data management software.
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with landowners or designees.
• Settle complex damage claims related to construction.
• Search records to determine property ownership and interest.
• Advise and help establish fair market values for land acquisitions.
• Prepare documents for rights of entry, licenses, leases, permits, and related agreements.
• Comply with health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management

Education

High school diploma

Notary license preferred

Real estate license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is hiring Land Agents across Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois to support pipeline and electric transmission project efforts. ROW Agents will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. This is a Full-Time (40+ hours), limited term role with a duration of 2.5 months, extendable field-based position.

Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees).
• Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma.
• 3 to 5 years of ROW experience.
• Oil & Gas or diversified energy experience preferred.
• Notary license preferred
• Real estate license preferred
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

WHO WE ARE

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!