GIS Intern

Linea Energy • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Linea Energy is seeking a motivated undergraduate or graduate student to join its GIS and Technology team as a GIS Intern. This hands-on geospatial and data role supports spatial analysis, data management, and mapping for utility-scale renewable energy and storage projects from concept through construction-ready development. The intern will contribute to active project workstreams alongside GIS and development teams and gain exposure to how geospatial data supports wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects throughout their lifecycle.

The internship covers spatial analysis, data management, and mapping and web applications. The intern will support site screening and constraints analysis, project data quality and documentation, Python-based automation, and internal and external map products. The intern will collaborate with teams across the business to understand how spatial data supports project development.

This is a paid, part-time internship scheduled for 20–25 hours per week, lasting 12–15 weeks. The position is in-office in Austin. The start date is flexible based on the academic calendar. The term is Fall 2026–Spring 2027, and an extension into a part-time role during the 2026–2027 school year may be considered for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, geospatial data science, computer science, or a related field.
• Working proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and basic Python/ArcPy scripting, demonstrated through coursework, projects, or prior internship experience.
• Familiarity with coordinate systems, geodatabases, and vector and raster data.
• Strong attention to detail and data quality, and comfort managing multiple workstreams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Genuine interest in the energy transition, renewable energy development, or land-based project development.
• Self-starter mentality and ability to work independently and ask good questions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, SQL, or Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Perform site screening and constraints analysis in ArcGIS Pro, evaluating parcels, environmental layers, and infrastructure data to support siting and suitability decisions.
• Support site control, permitting, and interconnection teams with spatial analysis, including parcel research, buffer and overlap analysis, and permit-area review.
• Maintain and quality-check project geospatial data, including land, permitting, and interconnection layers, within enterprise geodatabases.
• Document data sources, schemas, and workflows to keep project data consistent, current, and reusable across teams.
• Write and maintain Python/ArcPy scripts to automate repetitive geoprocessing, data validation, and reporting tasks.
• Build and update maps, ArcGIS Online web maps, dashboards, and Experience Builder apps for internal project reviews and stakeholder updates.
• Prepare map products and figures for milestone presentations and consultant or permitting deliverables.
• Collaborate with land, permitting, interconnection, finance, and origination teams to understand how each discipline uses spatial data to advance projects.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Direct mentorship from experienced GIS and development professionals
• Hands-on experience with an enterprise Esri-based GIS environment and Python automation
• Involvement in real, active projects
• Broad exposure to geospatial tools supporting utility-scale renewable energy development
• A strong foundation for a career in GIS, geospatial data science, energy development, or environmental planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed