Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – Michigan

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Atwell, LLC </strong>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 &amp; 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!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Atwell, LLC</strong>&nbsp;is a proud recipient of the following <strong>2025</strong>&nbsp;awards:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br></span></li> </ul></div><p data-start="3275" data-end="3298"></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Job Description</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Atwell’s Land Solutions team is growing, and we are seeking experienced Right of Way Acquisition Specialists to support utility, energy, and infrastructure projects across the state of Michigan. This is a project-based, field-focused role where your ability to build trust with landowners, manage parcel-level details, and drive acquisition progress will directly support critical real estate and right-of-way programs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This role will support statewide Michigan right-of-way and real estate services, including land acquisition, easement negotiation, right-of-entry coordination, title and ownership research, document execution, and project close-out. Ideal candidates will be located in Michigan and comfortable supporting work across urban, suburban, rural, and agricultural communities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You’ll manage the acquisition lifecycle from initial landowner contact through final documentation while coordinating closely with project managers, title teams, document specialists, GIS, permitting, legal, survey, environmental, and construction teams.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Engage landowners, property owners, and stakeholders across Michigan to explain project scope, answer questions, address concerns, and secure required land rights.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Negotiate and obtain easements, rights-of-entry, licenses, temporary construction rights, purchase agreements, option agreements, and other real estate documents as needed.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Research property ownership, parcel boundaries, title information, tax records, deeds, mortgages, liens, legal descriptions, and other public record documents through county, municipal, and online systems.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Review title commitments, ownership reports, GIS data, plats, surveys, engineering drawings, alignment sheets, and legal descriptions to understand project impacts.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Prepare, review, route, and support the execution of right-of-way and real estate documents in accordance with client, project, state, and regulatory requirements.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all landowner communications, negotiations, commitments, parcel status updates, and project milestones.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate with title agents, document specialists, project coordinators, GIS staff, permitting/zoning staff, surveyors, environmental teams, inspectors, legal counsel, and project managers.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support valuation reviews, compensation recommendations, damage settlements, crop damage claims, and restoration-related discussions.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Track acquisition progress in project databases and provide regular status updates to project leadership.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Record executed documents with appropriate county offices and support parcel close-out activities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Represent Atwell and our clients professionally in the field, during landowner meetings, and in coordination with local agencies or municipalities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support multiple project assignments as needed and respond quickly to changing client priorities or staffing needs.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">2–5+ years of experience in right-of-way acquisition, land acquisition, real estate, land services, title, permitting, or a related field.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience supporting utility, electric transmission/distribution, pipeline, renewable energy, infrastructure, or public works projects preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Michigan-based candidates are strongly preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of Michigan land rights, real estate documents, public records, county recording processes, and rural/agricultural land acquisition practices preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comfortable researching title, ownership, parcel, and tax information through Michigan county records and public systems.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong landowner communication skills, including the ability to explain project impacts clearly and professionally.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to negotiate, resolve concerns, and maintain productive relationships with landowners, agencies, and project stakeholders.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to read and interpret maps, plats, surveys, legal descriptions, engineering drawings, parcel exhibits, and GIS information.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple parcels, deadlines, documents, and stakeholder communications.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with project databases, GIS tools, or document management systems preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comfortable with regular field travel across Michigan, including rural, agricultural, and remote areas.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">IRWA coursework, real estate licensing, notary commission, or related certifications are a plus.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Disclaimer&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">#LI-CF1</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$35</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$40 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Atwell Benefits:</strong>&nbsp;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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Work/Life:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous Paid Time Off</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Parental Leave</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible work schedules are available for some positions</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Compensation:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive Compensation packages&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tuition Assistance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Student Loan Repayment&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee Referrals&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dependent Care Match</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>‘Atwell’ness:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Family Planning &amp; IVF Benefits</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pet Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health Savings Account &amp; Flex Spending Account options</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services</span></li> </ul></div>