Land Acquisition Field Agent

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

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Solar Provider Group

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2011

⚡ Energy

🏠 Real Estate

🌾 Agriculture

Energy • Real Estate • Agriculture

Solar Provider Group is a developer and operator of ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar projects focused on community and utility-scale systems across North America and Europe. The company provides end-to-end services including financing, planning, construction management, operation and maintenance, and offers land-lease programs (including agrivoltaic solutions) to help landowners diversify revenue while delivering clean, reliable energy that reduces carbon emissions and lowers consumer energy costs. Founded in 2009, Solar Provider Group has completed 200+ projects and manages hundreds of megawatts in development across multiple countries.

📋 Description

• Maintain a structured outreach plan for assigned regions, focusing on areas with strong solar development potential. • Identify and source suitable parcels using GIS tools, assessor databases, referrals, and community connections. • Conduct proactive outreach through phone calls, door-knocks, farm visits, and attendance at local agricultural and community events to build a steady pipeline of qualified land opportunities. • Present SPG’s value proposition clearly, outlining the solar development process, project timeline, and benefits for landowners. • Qualify landowner interest and gather key site details such as acreage, access, drainage, crop patterns, title history, and nearby infrastructure. • Present and explain proposed deal terms and support the negotiation of leases, easements, and option agreements, escalating material commercial or legal matters to the Land Acquisition Manager and/or Director of Real Estate. • Maintain transparent communication with landowners to address questions, clarify next steps, and build long-term relationships based on trust. • Track all engagement activities to ensure timely follow-up and consistent movement toward executed agreements. • Conduct site visits to document physical, environmental, and land-use factors such as wetlands, floodplains, setbacks, and adjacent property uses. • Work with interconnection, permitting, and engineering teams to confirm technical feasibility, access, and proximity to existing infrastructure. • Identify potential risks early and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain a strong and viable project pipeline. • Maintain detailed and accurate records in the company CRM (for example, Monday.com), including contact information, site data, and document status. • Provide regular updates on outreach activity, conversion rates, acres under control, and progress toward acquisition goals. • Monitor land acquisition budgets and expenses, highlighting cost efficiencies or variances that require attention. • Ensure clean and complete handoffs to the development team with all site files, agreements, and supporting data properly organized. • Represent SPG professionally in all community and landowner interactions, fostering positive relationships and trust in the company’s local presence. • Attend public meetings, community sessions, or industry events as needed to support project awareness and education. • Collaborate with external brokers or local representatives when appropriate to extend outreach coverage and maintain consistent communication. • Demonstrate SPG’s values of Tenacity, Team Play, Ownership, Sharing, Sustainability, and Passion in every engagement. • Follow all company safety procedures, vehicle policies, and ethical standards. • Travel regionally several days per week during active acquisition periods, with occasional evening or weekend meetings to accommodate landowner availability.

🎯 Requirements

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in land acquisition, right-of-way, agricultural real estate, or rural business development. • Community-scale solar or renewable-energy experience is strongly preferred. • Proven ability to secure multi-acre site control and manage negotiations from initial contact through execution. • Strong understanding of lease structures, easements, and option agreements. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with landowners and stakeholders. • Proficient with GIS mapping tools, county assessor databases, and CRM systems. • Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate site viability, infrastructure proximity, and environmental or zoning constraints. • Highly organized and data-driven, capable of managing multiple outreach efforts and documentation requirements simultaneously. • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently across multiple states. • Valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and ability to walk uneven or agricultural terrain. • Familiarity with farm operations, drainage systems, title commitments, and recording procedures is an asset.

🏖️ Benefits

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws