AddressENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world’s natural resources. We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.
The Senior Land Agent position is with a leading wind energy project developer with its primary development office located in Santa Barbara, CA and headquarters in Houston, TX. Tremendous growth in the wind 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 Senior 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, Goddard, KS, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX 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
- Carry out other duties as assigned
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
- Ability to use company computer
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.
- Salary Range: $79,305-$202,540, annually
- 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
- More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
Your talent acquisition partner can share more specific information regarding the salary for the position based on the work location.
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