Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – Illinois

About this role

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 Southeastern US

Atwell is seeking experienced Right of Way Agents to support a large-scale overhead electric transmission project in Central Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical energy infrastructure while working directly with landowners, project teams, and utility stakeholders throughout the right of way acquisition process.

We are looking for professionals with strong landowner communication skills, electric transmission or linear infrastructure experience, and the ability to work independently in rural project environments. Candidates must have an active Illinois real estate license and be comfortable supporting field-based right of way 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

• Review and maintain accurate parcel, landowner, acquisition, and project documentation

• Support surface title, courthouse research, and ownership verification efforts as needed