ROW Acquisition Specialist — Utilities & Land Rights (WA)

Atwell, LLC; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers

Annual bonuses

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees

Medical (BC/BS), Dental, Vision

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support utility infrastructure projects throughout Washington State. This opportunity will initially support a distribution line relocation project with parcel acquisition activities and may transition to a long-term utility program.

We look for professionals from emerging acquisition agents to seasoned ROW specialists with utility and title experience; travel across Washington State is required, and compensation includes a pay range of $35–$40

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 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

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

Skills

Right of way

Land acquisition

Real estate

Title research

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Atwell, LLC is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support utility infrastructure projects throughout Washington State. This opportunity will initially support a distribution line relocation project with parcel acquisition activities and may transition to a long-term utility program.

We look for professionals from emerging acquisition agents to seasoned ROW specialists with utility and title experience; travel across Washington State is required, and compensation includes a pay range of $35–$40