Right of Way Acquisition Specialist
Atwell
Right of Way Acquisition Specialist
Atwell
Turnkey engineering, consulting and construction services
Who We Are
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
Job Description
Atwell is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support utility infrastructure projects throughout Washington State. This opportunity will initially support a distribution line relocation project involving parcel acquisition activities and offers the potential to transition into a long-term utility program supporting electric transmission, electric distribution, and natural gas infrastructure projects across the region.
We are looking for professionals ranging from emerging acquisition agents to highly experienced ROW specialists with utility and title experience.
Responsibilities
Acquire easements, rights of way, permits, and other land rights needed for utility infrastructure projects
Meet with landowners, explain project requirements, and negotiate agreements
Maintain positive relationships with property owners, public agencies, attorneys, and project stakeholders
Review title reports, ownership information, and property records as needed
Coordinate with project managers, surveyors, engineers, environmental teams, and document specialists
Track acquisition progress and maintain accurate project documentation
Prepare status reports and communicate project updates to leadership and clients
Support electric transmission, electric distribution, and natural gas projects as assigned
Qualifications
Active Washington State Real Estate License in good standing
Experience in right of way, land acquisition, real estate, title, utility, energy, transportation, or related industries
Knowledge of easement acquisition, property rights, and landowner negotiations
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Ability to travel throughout Washington State as needed
Experience supporting electric transmission, electric distribution, pipeline, renewable energy, or other utility infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of title research, ownership verification, and property records
Experience acquiring easements, fee acquisitions, licenses, permits, and other land rights
Washington utility and/or infrastructure project experience
IRWA certification or related industry certifications
Disclaimer
While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
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Pay Range 37.5 - 56.25 USD
Atwell provides consulting, engineering, and construction services for clients in real estate and land development, power and energy, and oil and gas. Its offerings cover land and right-of-way support, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, and construction management, enabling a turnkey, end-to-end project delivery from concept through completion. The company combines multiple in-house capabilities to plan, design, build, and manage projects, helping clients move from idea to finished asset without coordinating with many separate firms. What sets Atwell apart is its ability to offer a broad, integrated suite of services across diverse sectors and a client base that includes private developers, public-sector organizations, and energy companies. The goal is to deliver complete, efficient project delivery by coordinating all phases and disciplines in one streamlined process.
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