Intern/LTE - Right-of-Way Agent

POSITION:  Right-of-Way Agent

JOB TYPE:  Limited-Term, Full-time

LOCATION:  Tomahawk or Hayward, WI

TERM:  Summer 2025

WHO WE ARE

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service resource solution company, offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond.  Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 60 years.   Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin; and Marquette, Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in real estate. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge. 

 If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking a limited-term, full-time Right-of-Way Agent at our Tomahawk or Hayward office location. This is considered an entry-level position, although previous professional experience is helpful.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position resides in our Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Division and will support right-of-way acquisition, land leasing, permitting, and construction support for oil and gas, wind, solar, and transmission areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with ownership, land sales, and title research


• Assist with negotiating and securing fee titles, easements, leases, licenses, permits, and other necessary permissions


• Support document organization and filing


• Attain a basic understanding of various legal documents (i.e., land-related contracts and agreements for construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and new facilities, including but not limited to, fee simple, rights-of-way, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, and permits)


• Gain experience in the investigation of survey permission, acquisition, title research, property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.


• Under direct supervision, review third-party development plans and relevant right of way records (i.e. easements, permits, plats, plans, and profiles, etc.) to determine conflicts and resolve them.


• Work closely under the supervision of a lead ROW agent or ROW supervisor to perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights.


• Under direct supervision, serve as a liaison with landowner on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues and utilize the best judgment in functioning as a liaison.


• Other duties as assigned by management.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture.  You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results.  You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm.  You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities.  You are a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.  You must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel. 

• Engage in active listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers, supervisors, and clients.


• Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility is necessary.


• Has the drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals.


• A team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.


• An individual who uses Steigerwaldt’s mission of ‘Quality work fast, with honesty and integrity; rooted in our passion for stewardship of resources and relationships.’ as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.


• An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgement.    
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Desire to develop a career as a real estate professional in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business


• Working towards a 2- or 4-year degree in real estate, land use planning, business or another related field


• Ability to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals


• Superior written and oral communication skills


• Competent with Microsoft Office software


• Experience with GPS data collecting and processing


• Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles


• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the office – travel up to 50 percent or more


• Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed)


• A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to the nature of the team approach to our field work and needed access to equipment and company vehicles, the Right-of-Way position is considered a resident or office-based position with remote work possible, upon approval from the supervisor.  The position is roughly 75 percent field work and 25 percent office work. 

COMPENSATION

Wage commensurate with experience.

POSTING DATE  

Position will be filled within one to three months. Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time period.  Expected start is May 2025, dependent upon candidate availability. Please note that these positions may be filled sooner, as there is flexibility in the start date.  

CONTACT

For any hiring questions, please reach out to Travis Polinske at [email protected] or 715-409-8535.

Steigerwaldt is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.