Land Acquisition Agent - Wisconsin

Position

Right of Way Agent/Land Acquisition Agent

Full‑Time

Wisconsin

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is a full‑service resource solution company offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right‑of‑way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond.

Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third‑generation, family‑owned and operated company with a history and experience spanning more than 65 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin; and Marquette, Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in real estate. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision‑making, cross‑department learning, career path exploration, and hands‑on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge.

If this sounds like the supportive, passion‑driven, professional environment you will thrive in, we are currently seeking a full‑time Right of Way Agent in Wisconsin. This is an entry‑to‑mid‑level position with 1‑3 years of experience in reviewing title work, landowner acquisition, permitting, and other real estate related tasks. The ideal candidate would understand necessary local, state, and federal statutory requirements for voluntary and eminent domain land acquisitions and real estate permitting with experience on electric transmission and/or oil and gas linear acquisition projects.

We are willing to train the right individual who presents the skills we are seeking.

• Establish trust and build a foundation for a long‑term positive relationship between the client and landowner.
• Make independent decisions in working with landowners and project stakeholders throughout the duration of the project.
• Coordinate meetings with landowners and appropriate project stakeholders on site or at mutually agreeable locations.
• Negotiate and secure fee titles, easements, leases, licenses, permits, and ordinances.
• Estimate areas of potential damage in advance of construction.
• Perform land sales research.
• Explain project scope, timelines, processes, contracts, financial agreements, and other pertinent data to the landowner.
• Provide regular status reports to the project managers on the status of land acquisition and permitting tasks assigned.
• Prepare all necessary agreement documents and/or permitting forms that may be necessary for the project.
• Represent the company at public meetings before governmental agencies such as municipalities, zoning boards, townships, and similar organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high‑quality service and results. You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and open‑minded in exploring solutions and opportunities.

You are accountable and a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive working in a fast‑paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities. You must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel.

• Functional & Technical Expertise – Effectiveness at gaining, maintaining, and sharing functional expertise related to the role in the organization, including the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities spelled out in the job description and the incorporation of new technologies for competitive advantage.
• Integrity & High Standards – Effectiveness at maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards and company values while building and maintaining trust through transparency, dependability, and consistency, admitting, and…