Right of Way Agent – Overhead Electric Transmission
Atwell, LLC is seeking experienced Right of Way Agents to support a large-scale overhead electric transmission project in Central Illinois. This role focuses on right of way acquisition, landowner outreach, negotiations, documentation, and field support across assigned project areas.
Responsibilities
* Support right of way acquisition activities for 345 kV and 765 kV overhead electric transmission projects
* Conduct landowner outreach and build positive relationships with property owners
* Facilitate property negotiations, easement acquisition, and right of way agreements
* Coordinate with project managers, title resources, survey teams, client stakeholders, and internal land teams
* Review and maintain accurate parcel, landowner, acquisition, and project documentation
* Support surface title, courthouse research, and ownership verification efforts as needed
* Assist with field-based project activities, stakeholder engagement, and issue resolution
* Track project updates, landowner communications, and acquisition progress in internal systems
* Travel throughout assigned project areas in Central Illinois as needed
Qualifications
* Active Illinois Real Estate License required
* Prior right of way, land acquisition, easement acquisition, or landowner negotiation experience required
* Experience supporting electric transmission, utility, pipeline, renewable energy, or other linear infrastructure projects preferred
* Strong communication, negotiation, documentation, and relationship‐building skills
* Ability to work independently in rural communities and field-based project environments
* Comfortable coordinating with landowners, project teams, title resources, and client stakeholders
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Active Notary Public commission preferred, or ability to obtain quickly
* Willingness to travel throughout Central Illinois as project needs require
Preferred Backgrounds
* Overhead electric transmission projects
* 345 kV or 765 kV transmission experience
* Utility right of way acquisition
* Easement acquisition and landowner negotiations
* Pipeline or other corridor‐based infrastructure
* Utility‐scale energy projects
* Rural landowner engagement
* Surface title, courthouse research, and parcel documentation support
Pay Range
$35 - $40 USD.
Benefits
Atwell benefits to attract and retain professionals.
* Work/Life:
o Generous Paid Time Off
o Paid Parental Leave
o Versatile work schedules for some positions
o Tenure Awards – Travel Vouchers
* Compensation:
o Competitive Compensation packages
o Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, peer recognition awards
o 401K match – 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
o Tuition Assistance
o Student Loan Repayment
o Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
o Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
o Employee Referrals
o Annual Wellness Reimbursement
o Dependent Care Match
* 'Atwell'ness:
o Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), Vision (VSP)
o Family Planning & IVF Benefits
o Pet Insurance
o Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
o Employer‐paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
o Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
o Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial, and work/life referrals
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