GIS Specialist - Renewables

GIS Specialist - Renewables Job Locations US-MN-Minnetonka ID 2024-6364 Category GIS Position Type Regular Division Renewables Overview GIS Specialist - Renewables Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Duties and Responsibilities * Spatial analysis is the dominant portion of the job duties, but will be balanced with a variety of cartography, data management, field staff support, and research and development support. * Provide independent data interpretation while effectively maintaining data documentation. * Create and modify GIS datasets; manage and maintain legacy GIS datasets; develop and implement GIS-based analyses supporting aerial, utility, engineering, and survey projects. * Efficiently produce technically skilled and detailed map series from field collected data by utilizing analysis tools. * Quality assurance and quality control for all geospatial GIS scopes of work. * You will work on energy projects, such as transmission, solar, BESS, wind, and land projects, to compile available information for project scope. * Develop and maintain geospatial data workflows on ArcGIS Online and Enterprise. * Communication with team members and potentially clients on data analysis and workload. * Creating Field Maps for project team and supporting their needs. Required Experience * Must have a 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 Westwood's standards. * Understanding of different coordinate systems, map projections, and datum's. * Familiarity with standard cartographic methods, theories and principles. * Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, determine and set job task priorities and work with limited direct supervision. Preferred Experience * Previous work in/familiarity with consulting engineers and/or surveyors. * Experience using AutoCAD and DWG files * Experience using Google Earth and KMZ files. * Familiar with Map Series and cartographic techniques * Experience using Python, ModelBuilder or another common GIS scripting language is desirable. * Proficient with Microsoft Excel and csvs * Effective troubleshooting methods in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others wit in our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.