Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – San Antonio, TX; South Texas

Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – San Antonio, TX (South Texas)

Atwell

Who We Are

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

Job Description

Atwell's Pipeline and Transmission practice is growing, and we're looking for a Right of Way Acquisition Specialist to support active projects across South Texas, with a primary focus in Bexar County ,
Comal County ,
Guadalupe County , and surrounding areas.

This is a field-based, project-dedicated role where your relationships, judgment, and follow-through directly shape project outcomes across some of Texas’s most active energy corridors.

You’ll manage the full acquisition lifecycle — from first contact with landowners through final documentation and close-out — coordinating across legal, survey, environmental, and construction teams along the way.

Responsibilities

• Engage landowners across South Texas to explain project scope, address concerns, and secure land rights including easements, rights-of-entry, and option agreements
• Research property ownership, title information, and parcel boundaries using Texas county courthouse records, tax rolls, and appraisal district databases
• Prepare, review, and execute land use documents in compliance with client and Texas Railroad Commission and other regulatory standards
• Negotiate compensation agreements and settle damage claims in coordination with the Field ROW Supervisor and Project Manager
• Document all landowner communications and maintain detailed parcel files
• Record executed legal documents with county offices across Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, and surrounding counties
• Read and interpret maps, plats, engineering drawings, and legal descriptions to communicate project impacts
• Coordinate access with surveyors, environmental teams, inspectors, and contractors
• Support valuation reviews, appraisals, and damage assessments
• Track acquisition progress and report field status
• Participate in project meetings and assist with close-out

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in right of way acquisition, real estate, or related field;
  Texas pipeline or transmission experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Texas property law, land rights, and real estate documentation
• Experience researching title and ownership through Texas county and appraisal district systems
• Familiarity with landowner dynamics in Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, or surrounding counties strongly preferred
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Clear, confident communication with landowners and stakeholders
• Comfortable with regular field travel across South Texas
• IRWA coursework or certifications a plus

Disclaimer

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…