Land Agents/Senior Land Agents - Contractors

ForestryWorks; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. seeks Senior Land Agents and Land Agents to support high voltage transmission line projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota. This role is part of the Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Division, focusing on right-of-way acquisition, land leasing, permitting, and construction support.

Candidates should have 2+ years in Right of Way (Sr. 7+ years) with 345 kV+ line experience; travel up to 80% and field work in remote settings is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in right-of-way acquisition for high voltage transmission projects.
• Ability to travel up to 80% and conduct field work in varied settings.
• Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson License and Notary Public credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish trust and build long-term relationships with landowners and stakeholders.
• Make independent decisions in landowner negotiations and project coordination.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with landowners and project stakeholders on-site or at convenient locations.
• Explain project scope, timelines, contracts, and permits to landowners clearly.
• Provide regular status reports on land acquisition and permitting tasks to project managers.
• Prepare all necessary agreement documents and permitting forms for the project.
• Settle crop/property damages post-construction.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Real Estate License MN/WI

Notary Public

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION: Senior Land Agents and Land Agents

JOB TYPE: Contractor, Limited-Term

LOCATION: Wisconsin and Minnesota

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 60 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 60 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin, Marquette, Michigan and a nationwide presence.

We are currently seeking representatives for potential long term, high voltage transmission line projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Candidates must have prior experience working with 345kV, 500kV or 765kV transmission lines. Interested individuals should have a solid understanding of the principles of high voltage transmission line acquisition along with the ability to successfully convey those to project stakeholders.

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 high voltage transmission line projects. 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.
• 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.
• Settle crop/property damages post construction

PREFERRED SKILLS

Minimum 2 years (Right of Way Agent) or 7 years (Sr. Right of Way Agent) in Right-of-Way acquisition with experience in 345 kV, or higher, transmission line easement acquisition projects

• Ability to work independently in varied and remote settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Competent with Microsoft Office software.
• Solid understanding of ArcGIS software and Google Earth.
• Ability to navigate and locate specific properties in the field.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away – over 80 percent.
• Work outside normal business hours, up to and including six-day work weeks.
• Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for field work (mileage is reimbursed).
• Currently hold, or able to secure a State of Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson License.
• Currently hold, or the ability to secure a Minnesota and Wisconsin Notary Public.
• A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business.

COMPENSATION

Compensation commensurate with experience.

POSTING DATE

May 14, 2025. Follow up calls are dependent on experience and project timelines. Candidates are subject to satisfactory background checks and drug screening, as well as satisfactory in-person interview with clients. Additionally, field agents are expected to live within a reasonable distance of project areas throughout the duration of the project.

Steigerwaldt is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.