Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – Washington State

About the role

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. The company has a strong national presence and a diverse, award‑winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company with 2,000+ team members across 75+ locations and growing. Recent accolades include ten consecutive years as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11), #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, #14 in Crain’s “Fast 50”, and 2025 ENR Design Firm of the Year for the Southeastern US.

Atwell is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support utility infrastructure projects throughout Washington State. The role will initially support a distribution line relocation project involving parcel acquisition activities, with the potential to transition into a long‑term utility program supporting electric transmission, electric distribution, and natural gas infrastructure projects across the region. The position is open to professionals ranging from emerging acquisition agents to highly experienced ROW specialists with utility and title experience.

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

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Real Estate License in good standing
• 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

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits