Senior Transmission ROW & Vegetation Specialist

LG&E and KU Energy LLC; Earlington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company seek a qualified professional to oversee transmission line inspections, ROW maintenance, and project budgets. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with NERC/PSC standards, and coordination with property owners and contractors.

You will work with tools like Excel, GIS, and Power BI to prepare reports, manage scopes, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts across Kentucky assets.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in construction, project or forestry management, business, or related field.
• Experience with public speaking and communication is valued.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills are required.
• ISA Arborist certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learns to navigate aerial patrols for inspections, storm damage assessments, and outages.
• Contributes to compliance with NERC and PSC asset inspections and audits.
• Interprets prints, understands transmission line construction, and generates reports.
• Manages project work plans, budgeting, cost estimates and forecasting.
• Oversees herbicide application, line clearing contractors and safety programs.
• Coordinates property owner notifications and customer service related tasks.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Conflict resolution

Safety awareness

Education

Two-year degree in construction, project or forestry management

ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

GIS

PowerPoint

GDI WorkStudio

PLS CADD

Database entry

Job description

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company seek a qualified professional to oversee transmission line inspections, ROW maintenance, and project budgets. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with NERC/PSC standards, and coordination with property owners and contractors.

You will work with tools like Excel, GIS, and Power BI to prepare reports, manage scopes, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts across Kentucky assets.