Position Summary

The Land Acquisition Associate will support the development of utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects by identifying, researching, and engaging prospective landowners. This role plays a critical part in the land acquisition process through market research, landowner outreach, database management, and coordination with project development teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in renewable energy, real estate, land acquisition, or project development to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the growth of large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective landowners using public records, GIS tools, online databases, and other available resources.
• Conduct property and ownership research to support land acquisition and site development activities.
• Develop landowner and property profiles to assist with project evaluation and acquisition strategies.
• Contact landowners to introduce project opportunities and facilitate discussions regarding potential lease or land-use agreements.
• Support outreach initiatives through market research and competitive analysis.
• Partner with project development and land acquisition teams to track active opportunities and ongoing negotiations.
• Maintain accurate records of landowner communications, property information, and project data within internal databases and CRM systems.
• Assist in preparing outreach materials, presentations, reports, and project summaries.
• Track and document project milestones, stakeholder interactions, and acquisition activities.
• Support special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Real Estate, Geography, Renewable Energy, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Prior experience or academic exposure to real estate, land acquisition, renewable energy, business development, market research, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with landowners and stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-starter capable of working independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and customer-focused approach.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in renewable energy development, real estate, land services, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with property research, GIS mapping tools, public records, or land ownership databases.
• Experience with CRM systems, data management, or stakeholder outreach activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with landowners, community stakeholders, and project team members.