Land and ROW Agent

Volta; Danville (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Volta is seeking a motivated Senior Land Agent to support land acquisition and right-of-way activities for energy and infrastructure projects across North America. You will negotiate leases, easements, and land rights with landowners and stakeholders, coordinating with project teams to meet timelines.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, builds strong relationships, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in land acquisition, right-of-way, real estate, or contract negotiations preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy, oil and gas, transmission, pipelines, or BESS projects is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, including weekly travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and evaluate land acquisition and right-of-way opportunities for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Engage with landowners and stakeholders to negotiate and secure leases, easements, rights-of-way, and other land agreements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, clients, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal project teams to support project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records of landowner communications, negotiations, agreements, and project activities.
• Identify and proactively address land-related challenges to support efficient project execution.
• Ensure activities align with applicable regulations, client requirements, and company standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Job description

About Volta

Volta is a full-cycle land and regulatory services partner supporting complex energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Our expertise spans renewable energy, oil and gas, transmission, pipelines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other critical infrastructure sectors.

Volta is a full-cycle land and regulatory services partner supporting complex energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Our expertise spans renewable energy, oil and gas, transmission, pipelines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other critical infrastructure sectors. We bring together experienced professionals across land acquisition, right-of-way, title, permitting, and project management to help clients navigate challenges, build meaningful stakeholder relationships, and move projects forward with confidence.

Job Overview

Volta is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Senior Land Agent to join our growing team. In this role, you will support land acquisition and right-of-way activities for energy and infrastructure projects, working directly with landowners, stakeholders, and project teams to negotiate agreements and secure the land rights necessary for successful project development. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, skilled negotiator, and relationship builder who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and evaluate land acquisition and right-of-way opportunities for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Engage with landowners and stakeholders to negotiate and secure leases, easements, rights-of-way, and other land agreements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, clients, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal project teams to support project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records of landowner communications, negotiations, agreements, and project activities.
• Identify and proactively address land-related challenges to support efficient project execution.
• Ensure activities align with applicable regulations, client requirements, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in land acquisition, right-of-way, real estate, or contract negotiations preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy, oil and gas, transmission, pipelines, or BESS projects is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams.
• Willingness and ability to work remotely with regular travel to project sites, including weekly travel as needed.