GIS Specialist - Renewables

Westwood Professional Services - Sartell, MN

Full-time

Sartell, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The GIS Specialist - Renewables at Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is responsible for conducting spatial analysis and supporting various energy projects, including transmission, solar, and wind. This role involves data management, cartography, and quality assurance of geospatial work, while collaborating with team members and clients to ensure effective data interpretation and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spatial analysis and manage GIS datasets.
• Provide independent data interpretation and maintain data documentation.
• Create and modify GIS datasets and implement GIS-based analyses for various projects.
• Produce detailed map series from field data using analysis tools.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control for geospatial GIS work.
• Compile information for energy projects including transmission, solar, and wind.
• Develop and maintain geospatial data workflows on ArcGIS Online and Enterprise.
• Communicate with team members and clients regarding data analysis and workload.
• Create Field Maps for project teams.

Requirements

• Degree in GIS, geography, environmental studies, or related field with demonstrated capabilities in GIS.
• Hands-on knowledge of Esri ArcGIS ArcPro.
• Strong understanding of geodatabases and geodatabase applications.
• Ability to work with vector and raster datasets.
• Experience using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, or another web mapping system.
• Ability to use and edit shapefiles and geodatabases to company standards.
• Understanding of different coordinate systems, map projections, and datums.
• Familiarity with standard cartographic methods, theories, and principles.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and work with limited supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous work in consulting engineering and/or surveying.
• Experience using AutoCAD and DWG files.
• Experience using Google Earth and KMZ files.
• Familiarity with Map Series and cartographic techniques.
• Experience using Python, ModelBuilder, or another GIS scripting language.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and CSVs.
• Effective troubleshooting methods in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.