at RWE Renewables America, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt
The Land Acquisition Manager in the renewables industry is a regional leadership position responsible for the acquisition, management, and optimization of land assets for renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen facilities. This role involves strategic planning, negotiation, and coordination to secure and manage land resources effectively
Responsibilities:
Execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's renewable energy project goals
Assist development to identify suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through market analysis and site assessments
Contact and negotiate land acquisitions through leasing/purchase agreements and easements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
Collaborate with legal teams to structure land agreements that meet legal and regulatory requirements
Conduct thorough due diligence on potential land acquisitions, including title searches, environmental assessments, and permitting requirements
Evaluate the landowner's willingness to participate in renewable energy projects
Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders
Understand relevant aspects of storage and renewable energy and successfully educate landowners in detail
Address concerns and provide information about project plans and benefits to landowner
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred in business, real estate, environmental science, or a related field
Master's Degree preferred
Minimum of 8 years ofexperience, 3or more in land acquisition, real estate, land management, or a combination thereof, with a strong background in renewables (solar, wind and battery storage) preferred
Knowledge of land-use regulations, permitting processes, and real estate law
Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and related land management software
Efficiency in ALTAMPS and SAP programs preferred
Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $127,000 - 190,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we're making all that energy green. This decade alone we're investing 50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 - ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.
Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 - with some of the world's largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We're also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.
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