Renewable Energy GIS Analyst

$115,000 - $135,000/Yr

Mission Clean Energy - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

About the position

Mission Clean Energy is seeking a Renewable Energy GIS Analyst to support the growth and execution of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. This role involves mapping, site identification, due diligence, and resource evaluation, contributing to the company's mission of decarbonizing the grid responsibly. The GIS Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams and report to the COO, playing a critical role in shaping the company's future in the clean energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop searches for potential project sites using ArcGIS and produce results in Google Earth.
• Clearly communicate results and findings to team members.
• Establish and maintain databases of relevant screening datasets.
• Obtain parcel data and other GIS data/layers from public and for-purchase data sources.
• Coordinate with project developers to define key criteria for project site selection in various jurisdictions.
• Visualize and analyze interconnection information, energy data and/or utility rates.
• Run and maintain Mission's Toolset in ArcGIS Pro using Python.
• Oversee design and coding of new tools and features.
• Manage offshore support staff.
• Generate maps for professional project portfolios.
• Maintain and build out ArcGIS Online maps and apps.
• Work with the Permitting team to build out project visualizations.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in GIS related field.
• At least 3 years of GIS and mapping software experience.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Python, R programming language, and/or SmartSheet.
• Experience with spatial analyst tools, creating and editing features in 2D and 3D, and manipulating large data tables.
• Familiarity with land use, wetlands, threatened and endangered species, soils, and other environmental constraints.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with drone imagery processing using software such as Pix4Dmapper.
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with multiple interdisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching