Associate, Vegetation Management

Position Overview
As Associate, Vegetation Management, you will support Invenergy’s vegetation management program for utility-scale solar, wind, and transmission projects in the Central Plains and southwestern regions of the United States. Under supervision from experienced colleagues, you will support projects from the early permitting stages, through pre-construction vegetation planning, construction implementation, and into successful restoration conditions in operations. This role will coordinate across multiple internal teams and support each project in the development and implementation of its vegetation management strategy. This will also require coordination with external vegetation consultants, general contractors, regulatory agencies, and customers to ensure successful implementation and compliance with the project’s strategy during development, construction, and operations.

Responsibilities 

• Oversee, with support from your Manager, vegetation consultants on developing project-specific vegetation management plans that meet the conditions of state and local regulations, outline steps for contractor guidance, and address customer expectations. As part of this process, you will identify regional consultants, create and distribute Request for Proposals, coordinate with your Manager to select consultants, and oversee the drafting and finalization of project documents.
• Support project teams on developing vegetation strategies during permitting and implementing that strategy during construction while providing staff training on vegetation topics.
• Review projects to evaluate if they have met vegetation objectives and comply with the conditions of permit requirements and costumer expectations.  
• Conduct site visits to projects during construction and operational stages in the appropriate growing season windows to evaluate vegetation performance, review ongoing vegetation management processes, and follow through on next steps to ensure successful establishment.
• Support management on review of project documents and plans, development of vegetation management improvements and processes, and forward-thinking strategies that are relevant to Invenergy’s vegetation program.
• Provide feedback and engagement with industry groups relating to vegetation management, biodiversity enhancement, and ecosystem services on utility-scale solar and wind projects.
• Participate in Company initiatives that support sustainability, ecosystem benefits, and mitigation opportunities for projects in your portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications 

• 2-4 years in renewable energy or 5+ years in a similar industry with experience managing responsibilities similar to those listed above
• Experience working on vegetation management during construction, coordinating with construction contractors, and collaborating with environmental consultants
• Familiarity with common revegetation practices such as seed-bed preparation, seed installation, establishment mowing, invasive species control, and adaptive management
• Background in biology, restoration ecology, land reclamation, botany, soil science, or related field 
• Strong communication, writing, and personal skills; ability to work and build consensus across teams 
• Analytical and solutions-focused with the proven ability to take initiative and work independently
• Experience working on general construction projects
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in restoration ecology, land reclamation, botany, soil science, or related field
• Familiarity with conservation and sustainability concepts 

Salary Range

$92,000 – $105,000

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.