• Engage landowners across Southeastern Wisconsin to explain project scope, address concerns, and secure land rights including easements, rights-of-entry, and option agreements
• Research property ownership, title information, and parcel boundaries using Wisconsin county courthouse records, GIS systems, and tax parcel data
• Prepare, review, and execute land use documents in compliance with client, state, and regulatory standards (including Wisconsin Public Service Commission requirements)
• Negotiate compensation agreements and settle damage claims in coordination with the Field ROW Supervisor and Project Manager
• Document all landowner communications — calls, correspondence, and in-person meetings — and maintain detailed parcel files
• Record executed legal documents with the appropriate county offices (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, and surrounding counties)
• Read and interpret maps, plats, engineering drawings, and legal descriptions to clearly communicate project impacts
• Coordinate access needs with surveyors, environmental teams, inspectors, and contractors across the region
• Support valuation reviews, appraisals, and damage assessments
• Track acquisition progress in project databases and report field status to the Field ROW Supervisor
• Participate in project meetings and assist with field close-out activities
• 2–5 years of experience in right of way acquisition, real estate, or a related field; experience with transmission or utility projects in the Midwest preferred
• Working knowledge of Wisconsin property law, land rights, and real estate documentation
• Comfort researching title and ownership records through Wisconsin public systems and county records
• Familiarity with Southeastern Wisconsin landowner dynamics and permitting environment a plus
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve conflict professionally
• Clear, confident communication with a wide range of landowners and stakeholders
• Must be comfortable with regular field travel throughout the Milwaukee metro and surrounding rural areas
• IRWA coursework or certifications a plus
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience