Associate, Vegetation Management

Invenergy; Vinings (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy seeks a dedicated Associate for their Vegetation Management Team. This role involves supporting utility-scale solar projects from development through operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while managing contractors and consultants. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, utilizing their knowledge in environmental science and vegetation management. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions while maintaining a commitment to responsible development. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and teamwork, and be part of a mission to create a cleaner energy future.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field required.
• 2-5 years in vegetation planning or land management preferred.
• Familiarity with vegetation identification and soil sampling.

Responsibilities

• Support vegetation management plans that meet local regulations.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate vegetation processes.
• Oversee contractor vegetation efforts and provide staff training.

Skills

Vegetation Management

Environmental Science

Soil Science

Ecological Restoration

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's Degree in Soil Science

Bachelor's Degree in Ecological Restoration

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Earth

Job description

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Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

About the Vegetation Management Team

At Invenergy, our environmental commitment goes beyond the development of clean energy. Invenergy is committed to the responsible development, construction, and operation of our renewable energy generation and transmission projects. Understanding the impacts of infrastructure on the landscape and how to minimize those impacts while advancing the deployment of clean energy is a cornerstone of our company process. Invenergy’s dedication to responsible development is reflected in its Vegetation Management Team, which is unparalleled in the industry. The Vegetation Management Team consists of vegetation and soil experts with different backgrounds from ecological restoration to soil science. The team regularly collaborates across regions and portfolios to leverage its expertise and consults with federal and state governments and resource experts to ensure projects incorporate real-time data to inform responsible project decisions. The Vegetation Management Team supports projects from development to construction and through operations, maintaining project expertise and oversight of compliance through each project’s life cycle.

Position Overview

As Associate, Vegetation Management, you will support Invenergy’s vegetation management team in the establishment and maintenance of vegetation for utility-scale solar projects in the Midwest and Southeastern U.S, from early development stages, to construction planning and implementation, through operations. This role will coordinate across internal teams, including Development, Engineering, Environmental Compliance & Strategy, Project Management, and Asset Management. Duties will include contracting and reviewing site-specific vegetation plans, managing pre-construction seeding efforts, evaluating third-party vegetation monitoring inspections, and confirming that contractors implement adaptive management needs. This will require coordination with external vegetation consultants, civil contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful implementation and compliance with the project’s vegetation strategy.

The ideal candidate will be driven to be part of a team. This candidate will also be a critical thinker and collaborative self-starter with a keen attention to detail, and the ability and interest in effectively managing a diverse portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of vegetation consultants on development of project-specific vegetation and soil management plans that meet conditions of state and local regulations, guidance documents, project permits, and customer contracts.
• Assist internal teams on estimating project-specific vegetation maintenance costs into economic models.
• Ensure vegetation management plans align with project-specific objectives, permits, contracts, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee contractor vegetation efforts while providing staff training on vegetation management strategies.
• Conduct site visits to projects in development, construction, and operational stages to evaluate performance of vegetation processes during critical vegetation establishment milestones.
• Support vegetation maintenance program during the operational stage by providing oversight of vegetation management consultants and contractors to achieve project-specific objectives, commitments, and budgets.
• Aid Manager, Vegetation Management, on 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

• 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
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Flexible to travel (up to 25% of time)
• Preference for Chicago office location
  
  

Base Pay

95k- 115k USD Annual

Bonus: 20% - 30%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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