Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – Washington State

Job Description

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC
is a proud recipient of the following 2025
awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeast US

Atwell is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support utility infrastructure projects throughout Washington State. This opportunity will initially support a distribution line relocation project involving parcel acquisition activities and offers the potential to transition into a long-term utility program supporting electric transmission, electric distribution, and natural gas infrastructure projects across the region.

We are looking for professionals ranging from emerging acquisition agents to highly experienced ROW specialists with utility and title experience.

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

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

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

Pay Range : $35 USD - $40 USD

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
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