Job Title: GIS Developer Intern
Department: GIS
Reports to: Director, GIS
Effective Date: Summer 2025
Location: Houston, TX | Albany or Brooklyn, NY | Remote
Travel: 10%
POSITION PURPOSE:
This is a temporary position that will be reporting to the Director, GIS. This individual will leverage geospatial analysis techniques to support Key Capture Energy in identifying and analyzing sites for grid-scale energy storage opportunities. This internship is a rare opportunity to gain career-making GIS and software development experience as well as advanced exposure to the Energy Sector.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Script Development: Harness the power of Python to automate workflows for site selection, map production, landowner engagement, interconnection queue data mapping, rate assessments, and beyond.
- Support Lead GIS Analyst in ArcGIS online web development, Site Diligence and Desktop Analysis, Permitting, Project Layout Exhibits and Land Options
- GIS Data Analysis: Dive into wide-ranging geospatial datasets encompassing land use, land ownership, environmental factors, and electrical transmission systems.
- Machine Learning: prepare, train, and run models within ArcGIS Pro related to advanced Satellite Imagery Analysis and site selection.
- Engage in cross-team collaboration to support Key Capture Energy’s development and commercial pipeline.
- Assist team and project leads as directed.
- Interact effectively in-person, by electronic communication and by telephone.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Contribute to a positive work environment.
- Perform other duties as required.
WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:
- Required proficiency in Python and any GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GeoPandas, Leaflet).
- At least one year of software development experience in a professional or academic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver time-pressured projects punctually and with high quality.
- Passionate about the renewable energy space and confident in their work product.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
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What We Do
Key Capture Energy identifies, develops, constructs and operates energy storage solutions to foster greater deployment of renewable energy, create a more stable electric grid, and provide value to all ratepayers. We comprehensively study the grid for geographically and electrically beneficial market opportunities and research and select the best technology solutions to meet the needs of an evolving energy landscape. We efficiently construct and effectively operate large-scale energy storage projects today that will transition us to the grid of tomorrow.
Key Capture Energy is a team of experienced clean energy experts who have grown some of the world's largest renewable energy companies. With a focus on meeting the needs of the electric grid, and working closely with all local stakeholders, Key Capture Energy is focused on developing projects throughout the eastern United States.
