Land Solutions, Right of Way Acquisition Specialist – Illinois

• 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
• Assist with field-based project activities, stakeholder engagement, and issue resolution
• Track project updates, landowner communications, and acquisition progress in internal systems
• Travel throughout assigned project areas in Central Illinois as needed

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Real Estate License required
• Prior right of way, land acquisition, easement acquisition, or landowner negotiation experience required
• Experience supporting electric transmission, utility, pipeline, renewable energy, or other linear infrastructure projects preferred
• Strong communication, negotiation, documentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently in rural communities and field-based project environments
• Comfortable coordinating with landowners, project teams, title resources, and client stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Active Notary Public commission preferred, or ability to obtain quickly
• Willingness to travel throughout Central Illinois as project needs require