Associate, Vegetation Management

Invenergy

Associate, Vegetation Management responsible for supporting vegetation management in wind, solar, and transmission projects. Overseeing vegetation management plans and coordinating with various internal and external teams.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $98,000 - $118,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management, including planning, implementation, and oversight of vegetation strategies in compliance with regulations. Proficient in utilizing tools like ArcGIS for environmental data interpretation and collaborating with contractors and consultants to achieve project objectives.

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Vegetation Management PlanningEPA Integrated Vegetation Management PrinciplesArcGIS NavigationSoil Sample CollectionLand Management Coordination

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Hard Skills

Vegetation IdentificationSoil ScienceEnvironmental ScienceEcological RestorationProject Cost EstimationConstruction CoordinationTechnical AssistanceRegulatory ComplianceEcosystem ServicesVegetation Establishment

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDecision MakingTeam CollaborationSelf-DirectedAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ArcGISGoogle Earth

Industry Keywords

Vegetation ManagementEnvironmental RegulationsConservation PracticesUtility-Scale Solar ProjectsProject Permits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct vegetation consultants on developing project-specific vegetation and soil management plans.
Review of the developed plans to ensure that all conditions of state and local regulations, guidance documents, project permits, customer contracts, schedules, and budgetary expectations are met.
Assist internal teams on estimating project-specific vegetation establishment and maintenance related costs into economic models.
Support permitting efforts by developing any required vegetation related language or resources for permit applications.
Support project development by presenting vegetation management plans and practices to local landowners and community members.
Oversee the construction contractor’s vegetation efforts while providing staff training on vegetation management strategies.
Conduct site visits to projects in the development, construction, and operational stages with others from the project team to evaluate performance of vegetation processes during critical vegetation establishment milestones.
Provide technical assistance during the operational stage by providing oversight of vegetation management consultants and contractors to achieve project-specific objectives, commitments, and budgets.
Supports Vegetation Management leadership, review of project documents and plans, development of vegetation improvements and processes, and forward-thinking strategies that are relevant to Invenergy’s vegetation program.
Provide feedback and engagement with industry groups relating to vegetation management, and ecosystem services on utility-scale solar projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecological restoration, botany, soil science, or related field
2-5 years in vegetation implementation and planning, or land management related position
Familiarity with vegetation identification, soil sample collection, and traditional land management practices
Experience working on vegetation management during construction, coordinating with construction contractors, and collaborating with environmental consultants
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and make decisions that promote/advance company and project goals and objectives
Working knowledge of the EPA’s Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) principles and NRCS conservation practices
Self-directed and detail oriented, with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials, activities, and initiatives
Able to act and adapt to a fast-paced business environment with competing deadlines, and quickly learn and implement internal processes
Strong attention to detail, assuring documents and communications are concise and accurate
Ability to navigate ArcGIS and/or Google Earth to interpret environmental spatial data and identify potential project risks
Flexible to travel to project site visits (up to 25% of time)
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401k
paid time off