Land Services Specialist
OBJECTIVE
The Land Services Specialist supports Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) by acquiring land and right-of-way interests necessary for substation construction; transmission line construction, replacement, and rebuild projects; and other real estate needs related to WVPA’s business operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Secure easements for WVPA electric transmission line construction, replacement, and rebuild projects.
Acquire land for new or expanded substations and other WVPA business needs.
Support project teams in obtaining required regulatory approvals and permits.
Collaborate with Engineering and Legal to identify, evaluate, and secure land and right-of-way interests that best meet project requirements and support WVPA Members.
Maintain standardized processes and accurate documentation for land records.
Assist the Department Coordinator with activities assigned to the land acquisition team or external agents throughout all project phases.
Coordinate with WVPA’s Marketing & Communications team to support stakeholder and Member outreach related to land acquisition activities.
Assist the Economic Development team on matters involving land acquisition.
Support the Land Coordinator for training purposes prior to being assigned a specific project.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in land acquisition or a related field.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Prior utility experience preferred; electric utility experience is a plus.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.