Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – Illinois
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in consulting, engineering, and construction services across real estate, land development, and energy markets. With 2,000+ employees in 70+ locations and a strong national presence, Atwell is awarded as Best Place to Work, ENR Top 500 Design Firm, and Fast 50.
We are seeking experienced Right of Way Agents for a large‐scale overhead electric transmission project in Central Illinois. This role involves landowner communication, negotiations, and coordination across the right‐of‐way acquisition process while supporting field‐based activities in rural project environments.
Applicants must hold an active Illinois real estate license and be comfortable managing field activities 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.
* 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 required.
Qualifications
* Prior right‐of‐way, land acquisition, easement acquisition, or landowner negotiation experience.
* Experience supporting electric transmission, utility, pipeline, renewable energy, or other linear infrastructure projects.
* Strong communication, negotiation, documentation, and relationship‐building skills.
* Ability to work independently in rural communities and field‐based 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.
* Surface title, courthouse research, and parcel documentation support.
Pay Range
$35 - $40 per hour
Benefits
Atwell provides competitive compensation packages, health, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 4% of compensation, tuition assistance, wellness reimbursements, and other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Atwell, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.
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