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Land agent jobs are open across real estate, energy, agriculture, and government sectors, from entry-level field roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in mineral rights acquisition, right-of-way negotiation, and agricultural land management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
This position has considerable latitude for decisions relating to the need for permits, negotiate acceptable permit conditions and determine appropriate measures to minimize environmental impacts. Assignments are often self-initiated. Possess expert knowledge of land rights principles and regulations and applies them in creative and effective ways to a broad range of complex assignments. Must demonstrate exceptional diplomacy skills and judgment to balance competing objectives. Leads sensitive negotiations and settlements and provides management with sound analytic analyses to support compensation decision-making. Proven track record in successfully managing project schedules and budgets.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead planning, route alternatives analysis, site selection, and management of sites and corridors for major energy facilities, including transmission lines and generation plants (thermal, wind, solar, biomass, hydro). Interact with, and represent S&LR's interests, on multi-disciplinary internal project teams, involving engineering, legal, regulatory and project management staff.
- Negotiate with landowners and their legal representatives for the acquisition and management of land rights for major energy facilities, up to and including the process of condemnation. Highly proficient in preparing and administering land rights instruments including easements, leases, deeds, licenses and performing abstracting and other related courthouse searches to facilitate the acquisition and disposition of property rights.
- Lead preparation of applications and negotiate for and obtain applicable permits from federal, state and local government agencies for approvals to construct major energy facilities. These include necessary land use and environmental permits from local, state and federal government jurisdictions.
- Represent the company before federal, state and local regulatory and land management agencies, boards, planning commissions and councils. Prepare project descriptions and summaries, respond to data requests and make presentations to the governing jurisdictions in public hearings to obtain approval for projects. Act as primary spokesperson on all land rights related activities for the project. Act as expert witness in preparing and presenting written and oral testimony in state certification proceedings (CON, CPCN, CCN) and other regulatory proceedings.
- Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state and local land rights laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Implement effective negotiating strategies and techniques in order to secure land rights at a fair and equitable cost. Serve as technical resource and advisor to other Siting & Land Rights Staff.
- Administers and consults with other agents and team members on complex project issues regarding land rights and siting issues. Assists others in developing, refining and implementing the strategic goals and objectives of Xcel Energy. Contributes to process teams concerning budget and regulatory compliance.
- Provides assistance to other internal Xcel Energy departments and subsidiaries involving land rights management and acquisition, valuation, scheduling and cost estimates for siting and land rights activities. Prepares requests for proposals, contract agreements, and project estimates for projects. Leads selection of consultants and contractors. Manages consultants on major projects. Leads team for condemnation proceedings and provides testimony in related court cases.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, land use planning, management or business. A combination of relevant education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
- Minimum 8 years of increasingly complex siting, acquisition and/or land rights management experience.
- Experience with state and federal permit and/or acquisition activities.
- Demonstrated skills in technical writing, verbal communications, negotiations and project management skills.
- Valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Characteristics
- Previous experience in high pressure or medium pressure or transmission utility gas
- SR/WA designation or advanced degree a plus.
- Previous project management experience
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/14/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
This position has considerable latitude for decisions relating to the need for permits, negotiate acceptable permit conditions and determine appropriate measures to minimize environmental impacts. Assignments are often self-initiated. Possess expert knowledge of land rights principles and regulations and applies them in creative and effective ways to a broad range of complex assignments. Must demonstrate exceptional diplomacy skills and judgment to balance competing objectives. Leads sensitive negotiations and settlements and provides management with sound analytic analyses to support compensation decision-making. Proven track record in successfully managing project schedules and budgets.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead planning, route alternatives analysis, site selection, and management of sites and corridors for major energy facilities, including transmission lines and generation plants (thermal, wind, solar, biomass, hydro). Interact with, and represent S&LR's interests, on multi-disciplinary internal project teams, involving engineering, legal, regulatory and project management staff.
- Negotiate with landowners and their legal representatives for the acquisition and management of land rights for major energy facilities, up to and including the process of condemnation. Highly proficient in preparing and administering land rights instruments including easements, leases, deeds, licenses and performing abstracting and other related courthouse searches to facilitate the acquisition and disposition of property rights.
- Lead preparation of applications and negotiate for and obtain applicable permits from federal, state and local government agencies for approvals to construct major energy facilities. These include necessary land use and environmental permits from local, state and federal government jurisdictions.
- Represent the company before federal, state and local regulatory and land management agencies, boards, planning commissions and councils. Prepare project descriptions and summaries, respond to data requests and make presentations to the governing jurisdictions in public hearings to obtain approval for projects. Act as primary spokesperson on all land rights related activities for the project. Act as expert witness in preparing and presenting written and oral testimony in state certification proceedings (CON, CPCN, CCN) and other regulatory proceedings.
- Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state and local land rights laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Implement effective negotiating strategies and techniques in order to secure land rights at a fair and equitable cost. Serve as technical resource and advisor to other Siting & Land Rights Staff.
- Administers and consults with other agents and team members on complex project issues regarding land rights and siting issues. Assists others in developing, refining and implementing the strategic goals and objectives of Xcel Energy. Contributes to process teams concerning budget and regulatory compliance.
- Provides assistance to other internal Xcel Energy departments and subsidiaries involving land rights management and acquisition, valuation, scheduling and cost estimates for siting and land rights activities. Prepares requests for proposals, contract agreements, and project estimates for projects. Leads selection of consultants and contractors. Manages consultants on major projects. Leads team for condemnation proceedings and provides testimony in related court cases.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, land use planning, management or business. A combination of relevant education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
- Minimum 8 years of increasingly complex siting, acquisition and/or land rights management experience.
- Experience with state and federal permit and/or acquisition activities.
- Demonstrated skills in technical writing, verbal communications, negotiations and project management skills.
- Valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Characteristics
- Previous experience in high pressure or medium pressure or transmission utility gas
- SR/WA designation or advanced degree a plus.
- Previous project management experience
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/14/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Who's Hiring
- Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering11
- Xcel Energy1
- Kinder Morgan1
- Tallgrass Energy1
- AAA The Auto Club1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in land agent jobs.
- Experience negotiating oil, gas, or mineral rights leases and acquisitions
- Proficiency in GIS mapping software and land management databases
- Knowledge of title examination, curative procedures, and division orders
- AAPL membership or Registered Landman credential preferred or required
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to rural field locations
- Bachelor's degree in business, natural resources, law, or a related field
Tips for Your Land Agent Job Search
Tailor your resume to land type
Mineral rights acquisitions, agricultural leases, and right-of-way projects each have distinct workflows. Specify on your resume which land types you've negotiated for and name the transaction volume or acreage handled, since hiring managers screen for domain-specific experience.
Get your RPL or RLA credential
Many employers filter applicants by AAPL certification status before even reviewing resumes. If you hold a Right-of-Way Professional or Registered Landman credential, place it in your resume header so it clears automated screening immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists land agent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by commodity type
Oil and gas, wind, solar, and pipeline companies post land agent roles with very different skill requirements. Filtering your search by commodity or energy type surfaces openings where your specific lease negotiation or curative experience is directly relevant.
Prepare for a title curative case study
Interviewers for field-based land agent roles often walk candidates through a chain-of-title problem or a division order dispute. Practice working through a clouded title scenario out loud so you can explain your curative process step by step under pressure.
Negotiate your per-diem and mileage terms
Field land agent offers frequently include per-diem rates and vehicle reimbursement alongside base pay. When negotiating, ask for the specific daily rate, reimbursement cap, and whether overtime applies to field days, since these details vary widely by operator and project.
Land Agent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most land agents?
The companies hiring the most land agents right now include Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, Xcel Energy, and Kinder Morgan, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pipeline operators, independent oil and gas producers, and right-of-way consulting firms consistently account for the highest volume of active postings.
How many land agent jobs are remote?
About 100% of land agent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most roles. Title curative work, division order analysis, and in-house land administration positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while field acquisition and right-of-way roles almost always require on-site travel.
How do you become a land agent?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in business, natural resources, petroleum land management, or a related field. Next, pursue entry-level exposure through a landman internship, right-of-way technician role, or courthouse title research work. Joining the AAPL and working toward a Registered Landman designation strengthens your candidacy. Build expertise in a specific land type, such as mineral acquisitions or pipeline right-of-way, to differentiate yourself as you move into mid-level roles.
Can you get hired as a land agent with little experience?
Yes, entry-level land agent roles exist, particularly in title research, lease administration, and right-of-way support functions. Emphasize any courthouse abstracting, GIS work, or real estate transaction experience you have. Smaller independent operators and right-of-way consulting firms are more likely to hire and train candidates early in their careers than major operators who typically require prior field acquisition experience.
What does the land agent interview process look like?
Most land agent interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your specific lease or right-of-way experience and geographic market knowledge. A technical round typically follows, often involving a chain-of-title review, a curative scenario, or a discussion of how you've handled landowner objections. Final rounds at larger operators may include a panel interview with land supervisors and legal staff assessing your negotiation approach and field judgment.
Where can I find and apply to land agent jobs?
You can find and apply to land agent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your commodity experience, preferred location, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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