Land Agent

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing the acquisition and negotiation of real property rights for energy projects.
• Negotiate easements, leases, fee property, permits, and other agreements for permanent or temporary rights.
• Work with landowners to understand development limits, access, and site considerations affecting project layout.
• Examine public records to determine land ownership, title chains, and identify surface owners, tenants, and mortgage holders.
• Analyze local land values to develop acquisition offer ranges and pre-assess damage payments.
• Document all communications with landowners, including in-person meetings, emails, and phone calls, using Microsoft Office and data entry platforms.
• Represent clients in meetings with various state and county government or agency officials.

Requirements

• Active real estate license in the state of Minnesota.
• Associate's degree.
• At least 2 years of land services experience within the energy industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel and work flexible or long hours.
• Ability to work both in office and field environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capital projects and transmission line infrastructure/development.
• Previous experience in title research.
• Proficiency with mapping platforms such as Google Earth.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ($30-$45/hour).
• Retirement and health benefits available.
• Per-diem rates or potential relocation assistance for non-local candidates.

About the Company

Merjent, Inc. is a professional services firm committed to quality and professional integrity. We specialize in delivering high-quality land services and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and regulatory agencies in the energy and infrastructure sectors.