Field Oversight, Vegetation Management
02/28/2025Locations Berlin, Connecticut
Job Description
Field Oversight, Vegetation Management
02/28/2025Locations: Berlin, Connecticut
Coordinates the implementation of transmission vegetation management in cooperation with Eversource Arborists and other appropriate parties. Provides work direction to contractors performing vegetation management and ensures customer service, reliability and acts as the Company’s primary contact for vegetation management in the field while work is being performed. The role is integral for the compliance of regulatory requirements including vegetation control and inspections, the reliable operation of our electrical system and the oversight and safety of the contractors performing the work. The position will be assigned a distinct geographic area and/or transmission ROWs.
Essential Functions:
Coordinates and schedules work in connection with the vegetation management program, landscaping, and line clearance tree work within the Eversource service area.
Oversees the field performance of vegetation maintenance work; schedules emergency line clearing and vegetation work when hazards are reported or observed; and consults with Town, state, and water company officials as well as identified environmental groups or agencies and property owners on proposed work and techniques to be used, , perform contractor performance reviews; etc.
Establishes prioritized schedules to perform work within budget guidelines.
Employee must be available when required for emergency restoration events on the entire Eversource System.
Transmission
Provide technical expertise to Eversource TVM and Project Services, Outreach, Environmental, Project Close-out and property owners regarding the scopes of work and methods for completion.
Coordinates Right-of-Way (ROW) vegetation management and control program activities in accordance with the Transmission Vegetation Management Plan and all federal regulations covering the transmission vegetation control activities.
Conducts walk downs with contractor performing work to identify all operational requirements, including access, environmental or other sensitive areas and appropriate BMPs and any non-regulatory property owner commitments.
Reviews information on past problems and special environmental and public relations constraints.
Coordinates with Transmission Engineering and Construction group to assist with vegetation clearing efforts and issues, prepares estimates for scheduled work and capital clearing projects and determines appropriate resource requirements
Review contractor three week look ahead schedule to identify any issues and work with project team to mitigate
Review in progress tree work to ensure it is performed property and perform Quality Control of all work to ensure completion and adherence to contract specifications and work with Tree Contractor to correct any discrepancies
Participate in project meetings
Provide weekly updates on project progress and completed work to project team
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Education:
Associate’s degree in Forestry or Arboriculture, related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in utility forestry/arboriculture or equivalent experience in related disciplines
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid motor vehicle operator's license, required.
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $69,490.00to $77,210.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.
Working Conditions:
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
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Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Overview
Eversource currently operates more than 4,270 circuit miles of transmission lines, 72,000 pole miles of distribution lines, 578 substations, 449,737 distribution transformers and 11,683 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines across our service territory. As an integral member of our transmission team, you'll work in a dynamic and collaborative environment to identify business opportunities and balance risk-mitigation strategies to drive our growth.
Culture
Our goal is to remain the best energy company in the nation, and to be the first with carbon-neutral operations by 2030.
We will achieve this by valuing the diversity of employees who bring different perspectives to the table. We are committed to :
- Creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
- Leveraging the talent, unique perspectives, cultural and life experiences of every employee to ensure our continued success .
- Attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that can work together to meet the changing needs of the customers we serve while delivering reliable energy and superior customer service.
About us
We are Eversource
At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Transmission team member?
Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Customer Focus
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Positive
Employee Quotes
Nicole, Siting and
Construction Services
Specialist
Meet Nicole
Mom, community volunteer, and one of our Siting and Construction Services Specialists. On any given day you can find Nicole providing reliability project updates to community leaders and town officials, connecting with local residents and business owners at an open house, or sharing her experience working at Eversource with students at a college career fair. “I'm glad to help the communities we serve,” said Nicole. “It's empowering to be part of a team that's working on projects to improve reliability for our customers while modernizing the grid.”
Alexia, Siting and
Construction Specialist
Meet Alexia
Alexia joined the Eversource team in Massachusetts as a Siting and Construction Specialist at the beginning of the year and she's really hit the ground running. Alexia reviews work the company is doing on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, and partners with other members of the team to develop creative community solutions for our reliability and battery storage projects. She's inspired by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her encouraging message to young women, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
Julia, Associate
Transmission Development
Program
Meet Julia
“In the Transmission Development Program, I have the opportunity to explore different aspects of the energy industry and the future of this industry. I currently guide project teams through engineering, design, siting, permitting and construction of both substation and line projects. I have the opportunity to understand the process of how energy is bought and sold, and I participate in conversations with customers about construction on transmission lines. Graduating, with a business degree, I never thought I would be working in the energy industry but this program and has given me an understanding and appreciation of the way energy systems work. The people at Eversource Energy are willing and ready to help you develop as a young professional and grow into your career.”
Job Description
Field Oversight, Vegetation Management
02/28/2025Locations: Berlin, Connecticut
Coordinates the implementation of transmission vegetation management in cooperation with Eversource Arborists and other appropriate parties. Provides work direction to contractors performing vegetation management and ensures customer service, reliability and acts as the Company’s primary contact for vegetation management in the field while work is being performed. The role is integral for the compliance of regulatory requirements including vegetation control and inspections, the reliable operation of our electrical system and the oversight and safety of the contractors performing the work. The position will be assigned a distinct geographic area and/or transmission ROWs.
Essential Functions:
Coordinates and schedules work in connection with the vegetation management program, landscaping, and line clearance tree work within the Eversource service area.
Oversees the field performance of vegetation maintenance work; schedules emergency line clearing and vegetation work when hazards are reported or observed; and consults with Town, state, and water company officials as well as identified environmental groups or agencies and property owners on proposed work and techniques to be used, , perform contractor performance reviews; etc.
Establishes prioritized schedules to perform work within budget guidelines.
Employee must be available when required for emergency restoration events on the entire Eversource System.
Transmission
Provide technical expertise to Eversource TVM and Project Services, Outreach, Environmental, Project Close-out and property owners regarding the scopes of work and methods for completion.
Coordinates Right-of-Way (ROW) vegetation management and control program activities in accordance with the Transmission Vegetation Management Plan and all federal regulations covering the transmission vegetation control activities.
Conducts walk downs with contractor performing work to identify all operational requirements, including access, environmental or other sensitive areas and appropriate BMPs and any non-regulatory property owner commitments.
Reviews information on past problems and special environmental and public relations constraints.
Coordinates with Transmission Engineering and Construction group to assist with vegetation clearing efforts and issues, prepares estimates for scheduled work and capital clearing projects and determines appropriate resource requirements
Review contractor three week look ahead schedule to identify any issues and work with project team to mitigate
Review in progress tree work to ensure it is performed property and perform Quality Control of all work to ensure completion and adherence to contract specifications and work with Tree Contractor to correct any discrepancies
Participate in project meetings
Provide weekly updates on project progress and completed work to project team
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Education:
Associate’s degree in Forestry or Arboriculture, related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in utility forestry/arboriculture or equivalent experience in related disciplines
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid motor vehicle operator's license, required.
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $69,490.00to $77,210.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.
Working Conditions:
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
#LI-SA1
#tranajd
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
