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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
Job Description
Atwell is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support linear pipeline projects across the Delmarva Peninsula, including Delaware, Maryland's Eastern Shore, and Virginia's Eastern Shore. This opportunity offers the potential to grow into a long-term program supporting pipeline and other energy infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Responsibilities
- Acquire easements, rights of way, permits, and other land rights needed for linear pipeline 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, title teams, 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 pipeline and other energy infrastructure projects as assigned
Qualifications
- 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 the Delmarva Peninsula as needed
- Experience supporting linear pipeline, oil and gas, electric transmission, renewable energy, or other energy infrastructure projects
- Working knowledge of title research, ownership verification, and property records
- Experience acquiring easements, fee acquisitions, licenses, permits, and other land rights
- Delmarva or Mid-Atlantic pipeline and/or energy project experience
- IRWA certification or related industry certifications
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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Atwell Benefits: 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.
Work/Life:
- 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
Compensation:
- 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
'Atwell'ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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
Job Description
Atwell is seeking Right of Way Specialists to support linear pipeline projects across the Delmarva Peninsula, including Delaware, Maryland's Eastern Shore, and Virginia's Eastern Shore. This opportunity offers the potential to grow into a long-term program supporting pipeline and other energy infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Responsibilities
- Acquire easements, rights of way, permits, and other land rights needed for linear pipeline 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, title teams, 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 pipeline and other energy infrastructure projects as assigned
Qualifications
- 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 the Delmarva Peninsula as needed
- Experience supporting linear pipeline, oil and gas, electric transmission, renewable energy, or other energy infrastructure projects
- Working knowledge of title research, ownership verification, and property records
- Experience acquiring easements, fee acquisitions, licenses, permits, and other land rights
- Delmarva or Mid-Atlantic pipeline and/or energy project experience
- IRWA certification or related industry certifications
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.
#LI-mt1
Atwell Benefits: 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.
Work/Life:
- 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
Compensation:
- 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
'Atwell'ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
Land Acquisition Analyst Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering11
- K. Hovnanian Companies9
- D.R. Horton7
- Bowman5
- Garden Street Communities5
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in land acquisition analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or a related field
- Experience with financial modeling and land acquisition underwriting
- Proficiency in GIS software for site analysis and mapping
- Knowledge of zoning regulations, entitlements, and land use law
- Ability to conduct due diligence including title review and environmental assessments
- Strong negotiation skills and experience working with landowners or brokers
Tips for Your Land Acquisition Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to deal metrics
Hiring managers in land acquisition want to see acreage sourced, deal volume closed, and pipeline value you've influenced. Replace vague responsibilities with numbers that reflect deal activity and the asset types you've underwritten, whether residential lots, commercial parcels, or energy sites.
Get fluent in GIS before applying
Most land acquisition analyst postings list GIS proficiency as a required skill, not a nice-to-have. If your resume doesn't reflect hands-on experience with spatial analysis tools, complete a project using publicly available parcel data to show applied competency before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists land acquisition analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by asset class specialty
Land acquisition roles differ sharply between homebuilders, solar developers, and commercial REIT teams. Search by asset class keywords alongside the job title so your applications land at companies where your specific underwriting and due diligence experience is directly transferable.
Prepare a site-selection case study for interviews
Expect interviewers to walk through a real deal you've analyzed. Bring a one-page summary of a parcel you evaluated, the zoning and entitlement constraints you identified, your financial assumptions, and the go or no-go recommendation you made and why.
Negotiate against the full comp picture
Land acquisition roles often include deal bonuses tied to closings, not just base pay. When negotiating, clarify how deal incentives are structured, what the typical time-to-close looks like in the pipeline, and whether bonuses are paid at contract or at closing.
Land Acquisition Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most land acquisition analysts?
Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, K. Hovnanian Companies, and D.R. Horton are hiring the most land acquisition analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Homebuilders, energy developers, and commercial real estate firms account for the majority of active postings.
How many land acquisition analyst jobs are remote?
About 43% of land acquisition analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of site visits, landowner meetings, and local due diligence the role requires. Financial modeling, market research, and reporting tasks are the most likely to be performed remotely within hybrid structures.
How do you become a land acquisition analyst?
Start with a degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or civil engineering. Build foundational skills in financial modeling, GIS, and zoning research through coursework or internships. Gain exposure to due diligence processes, whether through a brokerage, development firm, or municipal planning office. Entry-level roles in real estate analysis or development are the most common paths into a dedicated land acquisition position.
Can you get a land acquisition analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level land acquisition analyst roles do exist, particularly at large homebuilders and regional development firms that run structured analyst programs. Candidates with internship experience in real estate, demonstrated GIS skills, and a working knowledge of financial feasibility modeling are competitive even without full-time deal experience. Highlighting any coursework in land use law or zoning strengthens an entry-level application.
What does the land acquisition analyst interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview covering financial modeling and market analysis, and a case study or take-home exercise where you underwrite a hypothetical parcel. Final rounds typically involve senior acquisition or development staff and may include a discussion of your site-selection methodology, your approach to due diligence, and how you've navigated entitlement or zoning challenges in past work.
Where can I find and apply to land acquisition analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to land acquisition analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, asset class focus, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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