Job description

SUMMARY
The Terra-Gen GIS Specialist will leverage GIS to creatively problem solve, conduct analysis, and produce exceptional maps and mapping web applications in support of the development of utility-scale wind, solar, battery energy, and other renewable power generation projects. The GIS Specialist will be engaged in supporting all aspects of project development, including but not limited to, site identification, due diligence review, grid interconnection, permitting, and engineering.
Location: Terra-Gen is headquartered in New York City and has a development office in San Diego. The position is remote with occasional travel to project sites or offices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

• Support solar, battery energy storage, and digital infrastructure project development though spatial data management, analysis, and cartography.
• Conduct site suitability analysis.
• Support interoperability between GIS and AutoCAD, GoogleEarth, and other specialize software / data services.
• Conduct land, regulatory, and related research.
• Create static maps for documents, presentations, and general communication.
• Ensure proper coordinate systems and transformations are applied and documented for spatial data.
• Ensure data integrity.
• Map land records including parcels, easements, and other proposed or documented boundaries.
• Assist in creating detailed reports and presentations.
• Attend project and team meetings and some site visits.
• Work with internal teams and perform additional duties to assist in project development and land acquisition as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred major in geography, information systems, information technology, land planning, environmental sciences, or related field)
• Required experience of at least five years using the Esri GIS platform (both Desktop and Online).
• Preferred experience in utility scale renewable development mapping.
• A strong understanding of land records (including parcels, lots, and easements) and legal descriptions including metes and bounds and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) is preferred.
• Experience reading ALTA surveys, grading, and construction plans, one-line diagrams, and schematics preferred.
• Experience working with CAD data in the GIS environment preferred.
• High proficiency in communication, written, oral, and cartographically – the ability to convey spatial information to non-GIS user is essential.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems and find solutions independently. Critical thinking and creative ingenuity are essential.
• Must have initiative, problem-solving skills, and ability to work efficiently and effectively alone or with a team.
• Able to set priorities, meet deadlines.
• Confidence and ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization.

Other

• Must be willing to travel to Terra-Gen’s San Diego regional office or the Mojave, CA Operations Center, as required. Must possess valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS -

• Create written reports/memos/emails to communicate findings internally and externally.
• Communicate with vendors about the performance of their products.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; procedure manuals; prints and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; and interface with others.
• Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, use a radio, and be able to speak effectively before groups of people.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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