Job Description
A field-based Right of Way Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing land rights acquisition, negotiations, and documentation for energy transmission projects across Northern Wisconsin, working closely with landowners and coordinating with various project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage landowners to explain project scope, address concerns, and secure land rights such as easements and rights-of-entry.
- Research property ownership, title information, and parcel boundaries using county records, GIS, and tax data.
- Prepare, review, and execute land use documents in compliance with legal, client, and regulatory standards.
- Negotiate compensation agreements and settle damage claims with landowners.
- Document all landowner communications and maintain detailed parcel files.
- Read and interpret maps, plats, engineering drawings, and legal descriptions to communicate project impacts.
- Coordinate access needs with surveyors, environmental teams, inspectors, and contractors.
- Support valuation reviews, appraisals, and damage assessments.
- Track acquisition progress and report status to project team.
- Participate in project meetings and assist with field close-out activities.
Requirements
- 2 to 5 years of experience in right of way acquisition, real estate, or a related field, with experience in transmission, pipeline, or renewable energy projects preferred
- Working knowledge of Wisconsin property law, land rights, and rural land acquisition practices
- Experience researching title and ownership records through Wisconsin public systems and county records
- Experience working with agricultural landowners and rural communities is strongly preferred
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve conflict professionally
- Clear, confident communication skills with a wide range of landowners and stakeholders
- Must be comfortable with regular field travel across Northern Wisconsin, including rural and remote areas
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Ability to read and interpret maps, plats, engineering drawings, and legal descriptions to clearly communicate project impacts
- Ability to coordinate access needs with surveyors, environmental teams, inspectors, and contractors across rural and regional project areas
- Ability to support valuation reviews, appraisals, and damage assessments
- Ability to track acquisition progress in project databases and report field status to the Field ROW Supervisor
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1 to 1 up to 4% of compensation
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel Vouchers
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial services
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