Internship: GIS Analyst

New Energy Equity • Roseville, MN

7h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about renewable energy and excited about the potential of solar power? Do you have an interest in learning the ins and outs of land development for renewable energy? In this role, you will work alongside project developers to support the identification and development of community solar projects. During the internship you will establish a baseline knowledge of the solar industry, land acquisition, and permitting. Candidates should be self-driven, desire to learn quickly in a fast-paced work environment and comfortable interfacing with internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Geographic Information Systems [GIS], Urban Planning, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy Technology or related degree with an expected graduation date between December 2023 and June 2025.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Computer skills, including but not limited to Salesforce or similar CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite Skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of people in changing situations.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Candidates may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, or aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks.
• Land Acquisition Administration: Support all aspects of land site selection including designing custom letters with maps, qualifying sites, and coordinating landowner outreach campaigns.
• Site Identification and Assessment: Conduct comprehensive research and analysis to identify suitable locations for community solar development projects using machine learning enabled GIS. Evaluate potential sites based on factors such as solar resource potential, land availability, utility resources, environmental considerations, and permitting. requirements.
• Site Due Diligence: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform due diligence on potential sites. Assess and mitigate potential challenges and obstacles related to site development.
• Specialty GIS Analyses: Utilize desktop and programmatic GIS tools to complete components of larger scale analytical projects. Operate industry standard toolsets to add value and clarity to existing work outputs.
• Update CRM database with project development information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern