Senior Utility Vegetation Management Specialist

Southern California Edison; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison is seeking a Vegetation Management & Forestry, Senior Specialist to lead field safety observations, environmental compliance, and contractor oversight across a broad service territory. The role emphasizes reducing wildfire risk, improving vegetation management strategies, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications include 5+ years in vegetation management, ISA Arborist certification, and a valid California Driver's License, with

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in vegetation management.
• ISA Certified Arborist.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
• Preferred: TRAQ and ISA Utility Specialist certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs contractor field safety observations and enforces COAs.
• Monitors environmental compliance and contractor performance.
• Facilitates contractor orientation and reviews expectations related to wildfire risk reduction.
• Performs PWV and assigns rework when quality is not met.
• Contributes to annual work plans and coordinates with stakeholders.

Skills

ISA Certified Arborist

Driver's license

5+ years vegetation management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, arboriculture, or business

Job description

Southern California Edison is seeking a Vegetation Management & Forestry, Senior Specialist to lead field safety observations, environmental compliance, and contractor oversight across a broad service territory. The role emphasizes reducing wildfire risk, improving vegetation management strategies, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications include 5+ years in vegetation management, ISA Arborist certification, and a valid California Driver's License, with