Vegetation Management Program Manager – Field Roles

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in the Carolinas West region seeks an Associate Vegetation Management Program Manager or Vegetation Management Program Manager to oversee contractor management and field VM activities. This role contributes to reliability and regulatory compliance, coordinating with engineering teams, operations, and public affairs while aligning work plans with safety standards.

Locations include Spartanburg, Duncan, Gastonia, Charlotte, Wilkesboro, Jonesville, Clemmons; travel 15-25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or equivalent experience in VM or utility field.
• ISA Certified Arborist and pesticide license preferred.
• Experience coordinating with contractors and field crews.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Develop vegetation management work plans and budgets.
• Oversee contractor performance and safety standards.
• Coordinate VM projects with internal teams and regulators.
• Support field operations during outages and storm events.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state VM standards.

Skills

Contract management

Customer relations

Regulatory compliance

Field operations coordination

Budget planning

Education

Associate degree in Engineering, Forestry or related technical discipline

High school diploma with 1-3 years of electrical/VM experience

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Duke Energy in the Carolinas West region seeks an Associate Vegetation Management Program Manager or Vegetation Management Program Manager to oversee contractor management and field VM activities. This role contributes to reliability and regulatory compliance, coordinating with engineering teams, operations, and public affairs while aligning work plans with safety standards.

Locations include Spartanburg, Duncan, Gastonia, Charlotte, Wilkesboro, Jonesville, Clemmons; travel 15-25% is expected.