Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – San Antonio, TX (South Texas)
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
Associate degree or equivalent experience
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 Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
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Pay Range
$35—$40 USD