• Land Agent

    Actalent (Elmhurst, IL)


    Job Title: Land AgentJob Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Land Agent to join our expanding team focused on facilitating real estate transactions and conducting permitting activities for energy generation assets. This role involves site identification, mapping, permitting due diligence, and negotiating land agreements while providing guidance and communication to property owners, clients, and stakeholders.

    Responsibilities

    + Identify property owners and create tailored proposals after conducting due diligence.

    + Establish and maintain strong relationships with property owners and clients to ensure exceptional customer service throughout the transaction process.

    + Facilitate negotiations between property owners and clients to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

    + Prepare and present offers and counteroffers for purchase, lease, and easement agreements.

    + Establish and maintain strong connections and communications with developers, clients, and local authorities.

    + Identify site constraints, both physical and permitting-related.

    Essential Skills

    + Permitting and real estate expertise.

    + GIS/Mapping proficiency.

    + Environmental permitting knowledge.

    + Experience as a Land Agent, Project Developer, or GIS field technician.

    + Ability to read engineering plans.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

    + Prior experience with zoning, permitting, real estate, or related fields such as pulling titles and creating easements.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree is highly preferred in GIS/Geography, Business, Civil Engineering, or Real Estate.

    + Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel.

    + Ability to work and travel independently.

    Work Environment

    The Land Agent team is comprised of three individuals, including a director and two additional engineers, focused on growing in the energy and land agent space. This travel-based position typically requires one to two nights away each week, offering flexibility in scheduling onsite meetings. When not traveling, you will work in the Elmhurst office with your own desk/cubicle. Initial training involves traveling to client sites with a director for the first month. The role promises long-term opportunities, including potential career growth in GIS work and team building. Travel expenses are typically covered upfront, with a per diem at the GSA rate for the territory.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Elmhurst,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.