ROW Acquisition Specialist – Electric Transmission

Atwell, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flex Scheduling

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support electric transmission and utility infrastructure projects across Iowa. This role spans from entry‑level acquisition to senior ROW work, with emphasis on negotiations and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include meeting landowners, reviewing titles, and coordinating with engineers and project managers. Travel across Iowa is expected; a valid driver's license is required.

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 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

Real Estate

Title Research

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Travel Flexibility

Education

IRWA certification

Job description

Atwell, LLC is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support electric transmission and utility infrastructure projects across Iowa. This role spans from entry‑level acquisition to senior ROW work, with emphasis on negotiations and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include meeting landowners, reviewing titles, and coordinating with engineers and project managers. Travel across Iowa is expected; a valid driver's license is required.