GIS Developer Intern

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.