Senior Utility Forester - Field Safety & Compliance Lead

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee‑Owned Company (ESOP)

Career development support

Company vehicle for work use

Generous PTO

Holidays

Workwear allowance

Wellness incentives

Health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is hiring a Utility Distribution Auditor to assess vegetation management across utility sites and travel with crews between sites. You will communicate with property owners, inspect vegetation, and evaluate contractor performance while maintaining safety standards.

We offer an ESOP structure, strong career development, a company vehicle for work, generous PTO, holidays, and wellness incentives. Join us to help protect power delivery and natural resources.

Qualifications

• Degree in Forestry or Arboriculture required or strongly preferred.
• 2–3 years of UVM experience.
• 5–6 years of UVM or utility experience in lieu of a Forestry degree with strong tree identification and invasive species knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with property owners and public agencies regarding pruning and removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories and hazard tree inspections.
• Evaluate tree contractor performance for compliance with utility's guidelines.
• Manage and maintain vegetation data.
• Promote and enforce on‑job safety practices.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Map navigation

Microsoft Office

GIS experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

Degree in Forestry or Arboriculture

ISA Arborist Certification preferred

Tools

GIS software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is hiring a Utility Distribution Auditor to assess vegetation management across utility sites and travel with crews between sites. You will communicate with property owners, inspect vegetation, and evaluate contractor performance while maintaining safety standards.

We offer an ESOP structure, strong career development, a company vehicle for work, generous PTO, holidays, and wellness incentives. Join us to help protect power delivery and natural resources.