Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
https://www.engie-na.com/culture-and-careers/benefits/
Additional Information:
4 openings available.
This position is with a leading energy solutions company with its primary development office located in Santa Barbara, CA and headquarters in Houston, TX. Tremendous growth in the renewable industry has spurred project development and, as a result, ENGIE has experienced dramatic growth and is looking for the perfect candidate to add to ENGIE’s Land Acquisition Staff. The Land Agent must have a strong background in negotiation business transaction, organizational and leadership skills, knowledge of real estate title and the ability to travel up to 2-3 weeks per month.
This position will report to the Land Acquisition Director and is eligible to sit in Santa Barbara, CA, Denver, CO, Wichita, KS, and various locations across the U.S.
What you’ll do:
Work with the Company’s management to develop land acquisition strategies for green field projects, existing project and project acquisitions
Obtain source documentation needed for easements or leases from public records, generally located in county courthouses or abstract offices
Organize and deliver presentations to individual landowners, small groups of landowners and at times, large groups of landowners
Negotiate and acquire easements/leases for wind energy development and related agreements from project landowners with a comprehensive understanding of the terms and conditions of the Company’s land agreements
Collaborate with the legal team to oversee the delivery of accurate, complete and authenticated agreements
Organize documents, records and files pertaining each project and landowner assigned to the land agent
Engage with and assist the project manager with surface use agreements and other issues as they arise
Manage land inventory by communicating with landowners as necessary for the development team to prepare for construction of the wind project
Stay up to date with applicable federal, state or local regulations as they relate to the development of the wind project
Ownership of assigned projects, including: managing deadlines, multiple project objectives, project time lines, and success criteria for each
Actively seek ways to improve efficiency of work procedures and policies
What you bring:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
A minimum five (5) years of related land acquisition experience required with a preference for those with previous renewable energy experience
Comprehensive understanding of real estate matters
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Outlook, and Green IT Data Base
Knowledge of access/database experience useful
Strong communication and managerial skills
Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently with an eye to detail
Team-oriented individual willing to shift focus quickly and efficiently between varying priorities
Additional Information/Conditions:
Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
Ability to travel up to 60% of the time
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
