Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – Iowa

Atwell, LLC; Atwell (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401K match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Atwell, LLC seeks a Right of Way Acquisition Specialist to support electric transmission and utility projects across Iowa. The role spans from entry-level to senior ROW work, requiring engagement with landowners, meetings, and negotiations to secure easements and related rights.

Ideal candidates possess strong negotiation skills, field presence, and the ability to travel within Iowa. This position offers long-term Midwest opportunities with Atwell’s comprehensive benefits and team support.

Qualifications

• 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 Iowa as needed, with a valid driver's license.
• Experience supporting electric transmission, electric distribution, pipeline, renewable energy, or other utility infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of title research, ownership verification, and Iowa county property records.
• Experience acquiring easements, rights-of-entry, option agreements, and other land rights.
• IRWA certification or related industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Acquire easements, rights of way, rights-of-entry, and other land rights needed for electric transmission infrastructure projects.
• Meet with landowners and tenants, explain project requirements, and negotiate agreements.
• Attend landowner and public informational meetings in support of Iowa transmission franchise requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with property owners, tenants, county officials, attorneys, and project stakeholders.
• Review title reports, ownership information, and property records as needed.
• Negotiate and settle damage claims, including crop and drainage tile damage.
• Coordinate with project managers, surveyors, engineers, environmental teams, and document specialists.
• Track acquisition progress and maintain accurate project documentation in Atwell's land management database.
• Prepare status reports and communicate project updates to leadership and clients.
• Support electric transmission and other utility infrastructure projects as assigned.

Skills

Right of way

Land acquisition

Negotiation

Landowner relations

Field work

Travel throughout Iowa

Education

IRWA certification

Tools

Title research

Job description

Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – Iowa

Atwell

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:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Job Description

Atwell is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support electric transmission and utility infrastructure projects throughout Iowa. This opportunity offers the potential for long-term work supporting utility programs across the Midwest.

We are looking for professionals ranging from emerging acquisition agents to highly experienced ROW specialists with transmission and title experience.

Responsibilities

• Acquire easements, rights of way, rights-of-entry, and other land rights needed for electric transmission infrastructure projects
• Meet with landowners and tenants, explain project requirements, and negotiate agreements
• Attend landowner and public informational meetings in support of Iowa transmission franchise requirements
• Maintain positive relationships with property owners, tenants, county officials, attorneys, and project stakeholders
• Review title reports, ownership information, and property records as needed
• Negotiate and settle damage claims, including crop and drainage tile damage
• Coordinate with project managers, surveyors, engineers, environmental teams, and document specialists
• Track acquisition progress and maintain accurate project documentation in Atwell's land management database
• Prepare status reports and communicate project updates to leadership and clients
• Support electric transmission and other utility infrastructure projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 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 Iowa as needed, with a valid driver's license
• Experience supporting electric transmission, electric distribution, pipeline, renewable energy, or other utility infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of title research, ownership verification, and Iowa county property records
• Experience acquiring easements, rights-of-entry, option agreements, and other land rights
• 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.

Pay Range

$35 - $40 USD

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.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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