Top 19 Utility forester Jobs in Virginia

Utility Forester
Southside Electric Cooperative —Crewe, VA
- $27.73 - $45.76 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Contract Utility Forester | Richmond / Petersburg, VA
ACRT, Inc. —Richmond, VA
- $20 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
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Transmission Utility Forester
ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC —Manassas, VA
- $26 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid parental leave
- Fuel card
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Contract Utility Forester | Charlottesville / Winchester, VA
ACRT, Inc. —Charlottesville, VA
- $20 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
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Consulting Utility Forester
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Glade Spring, VA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Consulting Utility Forester
Davey Resource Group —Richmond, VA
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Contract Utility Forester | Richmond / Petersburg, VA
ACRT, Inc. —Richmond, VA
2 year or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility…
$20 - $28 an hour
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Utility Forester

Southside Electric Cooperative -
Crewe, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.73 - $45.76 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Tree risk assessment
Right-of-way regulations

Full Job Description

Southside Electric Cooperative is seeking a Utility Forester to help protect electric reliability, support safe right-of-way maintenance, and strengthen vegetation management across Southside Virginia. If you have experience in forestry, arboriculture, utility vegetation management, line clearance, or natural resources-and you enjoy working outdoors where your decisions make a visible impact-this could be a great fit.

About the Role

In this field-based role, you will identify vegetation risks, monitor contractor work, support hazard tree mitigation, and help ensure safe, reliable power delivery for Cooperative members. You will use forestry knowledge, tree risk assessment, GPS tools, vegetation management software, and sound judgment to support SEC's right-of-way and integrated vegetation management programs.

What You'll Do

Inspect rights-of-way and identify hazard trees, undergrowth, overhang, and other vegetation concerns that could affect electric reliability.
Monitor right-of-way contractors and arborists to ensure work meets safety standards, contract specifications, and Cooperative expectations.
Use vegetation management software, GPS tools, mobile devices, and field data to document work, support reporting, and improve program performance.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, System Operations, contractors, and other teams to reduce vegetation-related outages and support storm restoration.
Communicate professionally with members about tree trimming, line clearance, right-of-way maintenance, and vegetation management concerns.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in forestry, forestry management, arboriculture, natural resources, or a related field.
Four or more years of experience in forestry, arboriculture, utility vegetation management, or related electric utility field work.
Knowledge of right-of-way management, hazard tree assessment, tree identification, line clearance, integrated vegetation management, and electric distribution or transmission systems.
Ability to read design drawings, staking sheets, survey plats, easements, and vegetation-related service requirements.
Strong communication skills, good judgment, safety focus, and the ability to work effectively with members, contractors, employees, and leadership.

Preferred Certifications

ISA Certified Arborist
ISA Utility Specialist
Certified Pesticide Applicator
VDOT Work Zone Traffic Control – Basic
First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications

Why Join SEC?

At Southside Electric Cooperative, your work matters. You will help protect critical infrastructure, improve reliability, and serve communities across Southside Virginia in a mission-driven cooperative environment. This position offers the opportunity to combine outdoor field work, forestry expertise, technology, teamwork, and public service.

Ready to help keep Southside Virginia connected, safe, and growing? Apply today and bring your forestry and utility vegetation management experience to SEC.

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