ROW Acquisition Specialist – Land & Utilities

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

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.