Land Rights & Substation Projects Lead

Indiana Electric Cooperatives; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) seeks a Supervisor, Land Services to lead land acquisition and right-of-way efforts for substation construction, transmission line projects, and related real estate needs. You will guide the land team, negotiate easements, and coordinate with Engineering and Legal to support WVPA’s members.

The role requires a four-year degree and at least five years of land acquisition experience, with travel to WVPA territories.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive land acquisition experience or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams on real estate projects.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead land acquisition department personnel and define roles.
• Secure easements for transmission line projects and rebuilds.
• Acquire land for substations and related WVPA needs.
• Subcontractor management: assign work, oversee calls, manage contracts.
• Coordinate activities of land acquisition teams through project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Legal to secure land and ROW, incl. eminent domain.
• Support Marketing & Communications in outreach for land acquisition projects.
• Assist Economic Development on land-related matters.

Skills

Land acquisition

Easement negotiation

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

Four-year degree

Job description

Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) seeks a Supervisor, Land Services to lead land acquisition and right-of-way efforts for substation construction, transmission line projects, and related real estate needs. You will guide the land team, negotiate easements, and coordinate with Engineering and Legal to support WVPA’s members.

The role requires a four-year degree and at least five years of land acquisition experience, with travel to WVPA territories.