Avangrid
Director - Vegetation Management
– Avangrid
Base salary: $153,000 – $191,000
Job Summary
The Director of Vegetation Management is a leadership role reporting to the VP of Electric Operations. The role is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of all vegetation management activities across the transmission and distribution systems, including all phases of transmission, substation, and distribution vegetation management; execution of the vegetation trim cycle and reclamation planning; tracking, budgeting, and reporting of vegetation activities. The director ensures reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance through effective planning, budgeting, and management of vegetation programs. The director leads cross‑functional teams, manages contractor performance, and serves as a key liaison with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive vegetation management strategy aligned with corporate safety, reliability, and financial goals. Lead the development and administration of budgets for line clearance and vegetation management.
Program Management: Provide strategic oversight of all aspects of vegetation management across transmission, substation, and distribution systems, including routine cycle and enhanced trimming programs, hazard tree mitigation, and corridor clearance initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage compliance with applicable vegetation‑related regulations and standards, prepare documentation and testimony for regulatory filings, and build relationships with municipal, state, and federal agencies.
Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilize dashboards and data analytics to inform decisions, and coordinate with Distribution Operations, Planning & Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
Contractor & Vendor Management: Develop and manage performance‑based contracts, including RFPs and work specifications.
Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of staff and partners, promote safety, integrity, and learning.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in utility vegetation management, at least 6 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Deep understanding of electric utility operations, vegetation management best practices, and regulatory frameworks (NYISO/FERC).
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage large‑scale programs and budgets.
Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and testimony preparation.
Proficiency in leveraging technology and data analytics for operational improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
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At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at
careers@avangrid.com .
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– Avangrid
Base salary: $153,000 – $191,000
Job Summary
The Director of Vegetation Management is a leadership role reporting to the VP of Electric Operations. The role is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of all vegetation management activities across the transmission and distribution systems, including all phases of transmission, substation, and distribution vegetation management; execution of the vegetation trim cycle and reclamation planning; tracking, budgeting, and reporting of vegetation activities. The director ensures reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance through effective planning, budgeting, and management of vegetation programs. The director leads cross‑functional teams, manages contractor performance, and serves as a key liaison with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive vegetation management strategy aligned with corporate safety, reliability, and financial goals. Lead the development and administration of budgets for line clearance and vegetation management.
Program Management: Provide strategic oversight of all aspects of vegetation management across transmission, substation, and distribution systems, including routine cycle and enhanced trimming programs, hazard tree mitigation, and corridor clearance initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage compliance with applicable vegetation‑related regulations and standards, prepare documentation and testimony for regulatory filings, and build relationships with municipal, state, and federal agencies.
Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilize dashboards and data analytics to inform decisions, and coordinate with Distribution Operations, Planning & Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
Contractor & Vendor Management: Develop and manage performance‑based contracts, including RFPs and work specifications.
Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of staff and partners, promote safety, integrity, and learning.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in utility vegetation management, at least 6 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Deep understanding of electric utility operations, vegetation management best practices, and regulatory frameworks (NYISO/FERC).
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage large‑scale programs and budgets.
Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and testimony preparation.
Proficiency in leveraging technology and data analytics for operational improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
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At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at
careers@avangrid.com .
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