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The GIS Specialist
in Renewable Energy Development plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable
energy initiatives by leveraging geospatial expertise. This role is dedicated
to optimizing project planning, execution, and compliance through the meticulous
analysis of linear features, land rights, and subsurface elements. The purpose
is to harness Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and data to
support all aspects of developing renewable energy projects. Effective
management of spatial information allows for progress and investment to be made
in renewable energy projects that will contribute to the energy transition.
The GIS Specialist
will support developments of renewable energy projects and transmission lines,
renewable energy operations, and associated real estate, geothermal and
drilling departments. This will include support of and engagement with project
managers, engineers, geologists, real estate professionals, and executives.
Technical site visits and data collection may be required. Work products will
include spatial analysis, dynamic GIS datasets, and executive-quality figures,
analysis, maps and presentations. Manages timely completion of work products
and due diligence analysis. Works with coworkers, consultants, title companies
and surveys to identify, evaluate and mitigate site control and entitlement
risks. Supports permitting process, regulatory approvals, landowner easements,
interconnection process and design engineering consultations. Communicates and
aligns plans, schedule, activities and designs with other project development
leads and operations staff.
Requirements
Requirements
- Technical certification or
equivalent in drafting, GIS, or the equivalent combination of education
and experience. - two to five years of related experience working in a
fast paced, high volume production environment using ArcGIS. Prefer
candidates with a bachelor's or advanced degree in Geography, GIS, Natural
Resources, Environmental Science, or related field or equivalent work
experience.
- Proven experience in GIS,
with a focus on renewable energy development projects. - Strong knowledge
of linear features mapping, land rights management, and subsurface
features analysis.
- Proficient in GIS software
such as ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD and similar tools.
- Ability to convert between
CAD and GIS file formats and coordinate systems while retaining accuracy
and integrity of the map features.
- Familiarity with legal and
regulatory aspects related to land rights and environmental compliance.
- Excellent communication and
collaboration skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams,
including digital file organization and sharing skills. It is critical
that other team members can access and use GIS files without guidance.
- Problem-solving skills and
the ability to adapt GIS solutions to specific project requirements.
- Project management skills and
the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Employees must be able to
perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an
accommodation.