Senior Renewable Landman: Solar & Storage Field Acquisition

Purplelandmgmt; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Land Management, LLC seeks experienced Renewable Land Agents to lead field outreach, site control, and contract negotiations for utility-scale solar and BESS across Western PJM and MISO-South territories. Candidates must manage option leases, perform title curative work, and collaborate with GIS, legal, and development teams.

Open hubs include Chicago, IL, Grand Rapids, MI, Fort Wayne, IN, Dayton, OH, and Baton Rouge, LA, with extensive travel to field sites and county courthouses.

Qualifications

• Experience as field landman with a track record of closing large-acreage options and leases for utility solar or energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Origination & site control: lead campaigns to identify and secure viable acreage for utility-scale solar and battery storage deployments.
• Contract negotiation: draft and negotiate option agreements, long-term leases, and surface use/easement agreements with landowners and agricultural entities.
• Feasibility & curative work: evaluate title risks, zoning constraints, environmental issues, and utility proximity; clear encumbrances to support viability.
• Cross-functional collaboration: coordinate with GIS, legal, and project development teams to meet milestones.
• Market knowledge: understand PJM or MISO regions and applicable utility frameworks (ComEd, AEP, Entergy).
• Core competencies: advanced field negotiation, contract drafting, surface title curative, and landowner relationships.
• Logistics: reside in or travel to the designated hub areas with reliable field travel means.

Job description

Purple Land Management, LLC seeks experienced Renewable Land Agents to lead field outreach, site control, and contract negotiations for utility-scale solar and BESS across Western PJM and MISO-South territories. Candidates must manage option leases, perform title curative work, and collaborate with GIS, legal, and development teams.

Open hubs include Chicago, IL, Grand Rapids, MI, Fort Wayne, IN, Dayton, OH, and Baton Rouge, LA, with extensive travel to field sites and county courthouses.