Land Agent (Commission-based)
Prospect14 focuses on the scaled origination and development of renewable energy and energy storage projects in multiple markets in the United States. Since its inception, Prospect14 has originated approximately 5GWdc of solar and solar + storage projects. Prospect14 is developing utility-scale and community solar energy projects across North America. We enable landowners, power purchasers, and later-stage project developers to participate in the rapid growth of the solar energy market. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Land Agent to support origination and acquisition efforts for utility-scale and distributed energy projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), community solar, distributed generation (DG) solar, and surface easements. This is a remote, commission-based role focused on landowner outreach, negotiation, and execution of lease option agreements. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing negotiations from first contact through signed agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and engage landowners for potential renewable energy development opportunities Conduct remote negotiations for lease options, easements, and purchase agreements Explain project structure, timelines, and compensation clearly to landowners Manage deal pipeline from origination through execution Track outreach, negotiations, and contract status using internal systems Coordinate with internal development team on site control strategy and prioritization Maintain professionalism and transparency throughout landowner interactions
Required Qualifications
Proven experience in land acquisition, real estate negotiations, or energy development Demonstrated success negotiating lease options, easements, or similar agreements Strong communication skills (phone, email, virtual meetings) Ability to work independently in a commission-based environment Highly organized with strong follow-through Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Experience using Smartsheet for tracking workflows and deal pipelines Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) tools for site identification and evaluation (e.g., parcel mapping, constraints analysis) Preferred Experience Background in renewable energy land acquisition (solar and/or BESS) Existing relationships with landowners or brokers in target markets Understanding of interconnection-driven site selection Experience working with option structures and long-term lease agreements
Compensation
Structure $4,000 – $5,500 per executed deal (lease option, easement, or purchase agreement) Additional incentives for high-volume performance and priority projects Strong deal flow with opportunity to scale earnings
Benefits
Company sponsored medical, dental, and vision. Company sponsored short-term and long-term disability. 401k with company match. Unlimited paid time off. Company Paid Holidays Additional benefits in Prospect14’s highly competitive Package. Equal Employment Opportunity Prospect14 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that a diverse team is a better team. The perspectives and experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to a company drive better decisions and improved results. Prospect14 is committed to a culture of inclusion and believes that diversity drives the best results.