Land Agent (US Wind) (2796)

Job description

Tremendous growth in the wind industry has spurred project development and, as a result, ENGIE North America has experienced dramatic growth! We are looking for a Land Agent with 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.

Location/Department
Santa Barbara, CA; Denver, CO; or Marshall, MN / Business Development / US Wind

What you'll do:
·  Works with Company's management to develop land acquisition strategies for green field projects, existing project and project acquisitions.
·  Obtains source documentation needed for easements or leases from public records, generally located in county courthouses or abstract offices.
·  Organizes and delivers presentations to individual landowners, small groups of landowners and at times, large groups of landowners.
·  Negotiates and acquires 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
·  Collaborates with the legal team to oversee the delivery of accurate, complete and authenticated agreements.
·  Organizes documents, records and files pertaining each project and landowner assigned to the land agent.
·  Engages with and assists the project manager with surface use agreements and other issues as they arise
·  Manages land inventory by communicating with landowners as necessary for the development team to prepare for construction of the wind project.
·  Stays 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 seeks ways to improve efficiency of work procedures and policies.

What you bring:

·  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
·  Minimum of 5 years of land acquisition experience
·  Minimum of 3 years of renewable energy related land acquisition experience preferred
·  Comprehensive understanding of real estate matters
·  Comprehensive understanding of real estate matters
·  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
·  Microsoft Excel and some knowledge of Access/database experience useful
·  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
·  Organizational skills required
·  Travel Required (up to 60%)

Working Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

For this role you must have authorization to work in the United States. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

This job advertisement is supported by the ENGIE Talent Acquisition team. Agency involvement is not required. All related inquires must be done to the Talent Acquisition team, not direct to ENGIE North America Managers.

Additional Information
·  Posting Date: Mar 18, 2020