Director - Vegetation Management

Base Salary

$153,000 - $191,000 (dependent on experience and location)

The Director of Vegetation Management is a leadership role reporting to the VP of Electric Operations, responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of all vegetation management activities across the transmission and distribution systems. This position ensures reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance through effective planning, budgeting, and management of vegetation programs. The Director will lead cross‑functional teams, manage contractor performance, and serve as a key liaison with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.

• 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 the line clearance and vegetation management budgets, including O&M and capital expenditures, and integrate planning into broader engineering and operational strategies.
• Program Management:
  Provide strategic oversight for all aspects of vegetation management across transmission, substation, and distribution systems, including routine cycles, enhanced trimming programs, hazard tree mitigation, and clearing initiatives. Ensure contractor performance meets company standards and regulatory requirements, and monitor program metrics and compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement:
  Manage compliance with all applicable regulations, prepare documentation and testimony for filings and hearings, and build relationships with municipal, state, and federal agencies.
• Operational Excellence:
  Drive continuous improvement, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Utilize dashboards and data analytics to inform decisions and optimize resource allocation, coordinating with distribution operations, planning, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Contractor & Vendor Management:
  Develop and manage performance‑based contracts, including RFPs and work specifications, and maintain collaborative relationships with contractors to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective service delivery.
• Leadership & Talent Development:
  Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of internal staff and external partners, setting clear performance expectations and promoting a culture of safety and continuous learning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in utility vegetation management, with 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.

• Master’s degree.

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and, in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule or job duties. This applies to employees working in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within the Avangrid Network and Corporate functions (excluding Avangrid Power). Additionally, employees may be assigned a NERC reliability standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities in electric transmission, operations, and cyber‑security business areas in those states.

These roles may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

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