Title: GIS Intern
Department: Development
Reports to: Manager, GIS
Location: Madison, WI
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
About Us
We are a solar energy developer, owner, and operator. OneEnergy delivers high quality solar sites across diverse US solar energy markets. Our passion for solar power generation and energy storage projects drive us to excel each day. We are on a journey to make solar energy the number one electricity choice for consumers and utilities. Come join us as we deliver exciting clean energy projects ranging from 1MW to 100MW across the United States!
About the Position
The GIS Intern will report to the Manager, GIS as part of the Real Estate team, which is primarily tasked with growing the company’s solar development pipeline. The GIS Intern will support the Development and Engineering departments by creating basemaps and shading scenes, while also assisting with other GIS needs for the Real Estate team. Successful candidates will have a good understanding of GIS and Esri Products, strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to multitask across projects.
Responsibilities
● Create Basemaps using ArcGIS Pro script tools, including troubleshooting if time allows.
● Create shading scenes using lidar and ArcGIS Pro, including troubleshooting if time allows.
● Procure and transform project data (from shp to kmz, shp to CAD, etc.) to the needed format across departments. This includes parcel boundaries, environmental data, DEMs, etc.
● Collaborate with the GIS Manager to address various GIS needs for the Real Estate team.
● Collaborate with the GIS Manager to align projects with professional development goals and interests.
Qualifications
● Proven GIS understanding through either the current pursuit of a GIS degree or professional experience.
● Experience with and understanding of Esri products including ArcGIS Pro.
● Ability to quickly learn new GIS processes and implement them.
● Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.
● Ability to communicate effectively with the team.
● Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects.
● Experience with project management and/or renewable energy is a plus.
● Experience with AutoCAD, Google Earth, ArcGIS Portal, and ArcGIS Server is a plus.
● Experience with file and enterprise geospatial databases is a plus.
● Experience with Microsoft Office/365, Google Apps, and CRM software is a plus.
We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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What We Do
OneEnergy Renewables is an innovative developer of community and utility-scale solar energy projects in North America. Powered by the belief that the future will run on clean energy, our team delivers solar projects to communities, utilities, and commercial and institutional customers. We build trust with landowners, communities, and customers to help them achieve a cleaner, brighter energy future.
