Supervisor, Land Services

We Power Indiana; 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

About Us
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 280,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana and Illinois.

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

What You’ll Get

We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company. That’s why we put employees first—your health, your family, and your development. These aren’t just slogans: We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more. Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

• No Sweat – We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenienceand extra vacation days for participating. We’ll even throw in a fitness devicereimbursement to keep you on track!
• Flex Time – Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events andmaintain a comfortable work-life balance.
• Stay in School –We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuingeducation. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development through ourinternal GROW program.
• Keep it Casual– When you work for us, you work in comfort. Blue jeans are the norm in our office andwe make them look good!
• Work Hard, Play Hard – We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks offa year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Job Description

The Supervisor, Land Services leads Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) in acquiring land and right‑of‑way interests necessary for substation construction; transmission line construction, rebuild, and replacement; and other real estate needs related to WVPA’s business operations.

• Leads the land acquisition department personnel and roles & responsibilities
• Secures easements for WVPA electric transmission line construction, replacement and rebuild projects
• Acquires land for new or expanded substations, as well as purchase land for other WVPA business needsSubcontractor Management: prescribing work, conducting updates calls, and managing contracts
• Provides administrative direction and coordinates the activities and operations of the land acquisition team or agents throughout the lifecycle of the projects
• Collaborates with the Engineering group and Legal team to identify and secure land and right-of-way in a manner that best supports the needs of the projects and WVPA’s Members including eminent domain efforts
• Responsible for working with WVPA’s Marketing & Communications group in the coordination of Member and other key project stakeholder reach out efforts related to project land acquisition activities
• Supports Economic Development on matters involving land acquisition
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Four-year degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• A minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in a land acquisition capacity required

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Prior utility experience is preferred; electric utility experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Additional Information

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Spends 30% time developing and maintaining business contacts within the organization.
• Spends 70% time developing and maintaining business contacts outside of the organization.
• Spends 90% time in a general office environment.
• Spends 10% time in an outdoor environment.
• Job responsibilities require approximately 60% sitting and 40% standing and/or walking
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.
• Primarily works in a professional office environment.
• Occasional travel is required to attend conferences, meetings, and other business-related events, including travel throughout WVPA member territories.
• Occasional evening or extended hours may be required based on business needs.

Additional Information

This job description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change based on operational needs. The cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.