Atwell's Pipeline and Transmission practice is growing, and we're looking for a Right of Way Acquisition Specialist to support active projects across Green Bay and Northern Wisconsin. This is a field-based, project-dedicated role where your relationships, judgment, and follow-through directly shape project outcomes across a mix of rural, agricultural, and utility-driven 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 Northern Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin county courthouse records, GIS systems, and tax parcel data
- Prepare, review, and execute land use documents in compliance with client, state, and regulatory standards (including Wisconsin Public Service Commission requirements)
- Negotiate compensation agreements and settle damage claims in coordination with the Field ROW Supervisor and Project Manager
- Document all landowner communications — calls, correspondence, and in-person meetings — and maintain detailed parcel files
- Record executed legal documents with the appropriate county offices (Brown County, Outagamie, Winnebago, and surrounding areas)
- Read and interpret maps, plats, engineering drawings, and legal descriptions to clearly communicate project impacts
- Coordinate access needs with surveyors, environmental teams, inspectors, and contractors across rural and regional project areas
- Support valuation reviews, appraisals, and damage assessments
- Track acquisition progress in project databases and report field status to the Field ROW Supervisor
- Participate in project meetings and assist with field close-out activities
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in right of way acquisition, real estate, or a related field; experience with transmission, pipeline, or renewable energy projects preferred
- Working knowledge of Wisconsin property law, land rights, and rural land acquisition practices
- Comfort researching title and ownership records through Wisconsin public systems and county records
- Experience working with agricultural landowners and rural communities strongly preferred
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve conflict professionally
- Clear, confident communication with a wide range of landowners and stakeholders
- Must be comfortable with regular field travel across Northern Wisconsin, including rural and remote areas
- IRWA coursework or certifications a plus
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience