Geographic Information System Specialist

Company: Adapture Renewables, Inc.
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

OpportunityAdapture Renewables, Inc. is an expert in developing, financing, engineering, building, and operating utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. We operate projects in ten states in the U.S and are developing projects in others. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we realize projects with speed, flexibility, and high reliability. Our Engineering department is looking for a talented Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to help support the efforts of our Development team throughout the U.S. The position will be based in our Oakland, California office. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is majority owned by KIRKBI - the private holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO - brand through generations.OverviewThis position will work within our Engineering team and provide services and support to our Development team. The GIS Specialist will develop, update, analyze, and manage GIS data for the development of renewable energy projects. Core Responsibilities --- - - - - - -Provide mapping and data support to Development and Engineering. --- - - - - - -Maintain and update project GIS data with information supplied by internal or external stakeholders. --- - - - - - -Research the availability of and obtain GIS information layers (boundaries, utilities, flood areas, etc.) for areas of the U.S. the company might be interested in from local, state, or national companies and institutions. --- - - - - - -Create maps, exhibits, graphs, web maps, layers and plots using ArcGIS Desktop and other software tools for use across internal and external stakeholder groups.Qualifications and Experience --- - - - - - -Min. 2-year degree or technical training in Geography, GIS, Engineering, or Information Technology, but B.A. preferred --- - - - - - -2-5 years of industry experience --- - - - - - -Ability to independently manage multiple projects concurrently and meet project deadlines --- - - - - - -Self-motivated, with acute attention to detail and can complete assignments with minimal supervision --- - - - - - -Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills --- - - - - - -Proficient in ArcGIS Desktop and MS Office software --- - - - - - -Experience with geothinQ and/or other similar online GIS tools and knowledge of the renewable energy industry are pluses --- - - - - - -Must be a task flexible, goal orientated, team contributor with proven communication and problem-solving skillsets -Benefits Package --- - - - - - -401(k) plan with company matching --- - - - - - -Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits --- - - - - - -Attractive personal time off and company holiday package --- - - - - - -Work-from-home policy --- - - - - - -Salary commensurate with experienceNoteQualified candidates only. No search firms. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity.

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