GIS Expert (m/f/d)

ib vogt GmbH; Belgique; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Friendly team

Growth opportunities

Team with responsibility

Competitive remuneration

Other benefits

Job summary

ib vogt GmbH is seeking a GIS Expert to support the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Germany. The role focuses on sourcing, maintaining and providing geographic data for land acquisition, project development, and contractual processes.

You will conduct site screenings with QGIS and ArcGIS, manage GIS databases, and develop reliable maps while working closely with state authorities and CRM systems. German proficiency is mandatory; English is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in geography or GIS-related field.
• Strong understanding of GIS and databases is mandatory.
• QGIS, ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Online proficiency is mandatory.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostGIS is preferred.
• Ability to use SQL and Python for data processing.
• Automation experience is advantageous.
• Conscientious and structured approach to sensitive data.
• Certifications in QGIS, ArcGIS, SQL, and Python are advantageous.
• Experience with WebGIS (OpenLayers/Leaflet) is desirable.
• German language mandatory; English desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source, maintain, and provide geographical data to support project development activities.
• Conduct site screenings for large-scale PV and BESS projects using QGIS and ArcGIS.
• Order, process, and provide landowner information.
• Manage and maintain GIS databases.
• Develop legally compliant and reliable maps.
• Support and maintain online tools, including ArcGIS Online and CRM systems.
• Perform additional GIS-related tasks and analyses as required.
• Maintain productive relationships with state authorities to access unpublished geographical data.

Skills

GIS software

QGIS

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Online

PostgreSQL

SQL

Python

Automation

Data security

German language

English language

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in geography or GIS field

Job description

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and South East Asia.

Welcome to our GIS Team! As part of our collaborative and highly skilled team, you will play a key role in supporting the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Germany through high-quality geospatial analysis and data management.

The GIS Expert is responsible for sourcing, maintaining, and providing the geographical data required within Business Development Germany. The role involves identifying suitable areas for large-scale PV and BESS projects, obtaining landowner information, and creating maps to support land acquisition, project development, and contractual processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct site screenings for large-scale PV and BESS projects using QGIS and ArcGIS
• Source, maintain, and provide geographical data to support project development activities
• Order, process, and provide landowner information
• Manage and maintain GIS databases
• Develop legally compliant and reliable maps
• Support and maintain online tools, including ArcGIS Online and CRM systems
• Perform additional GIS-related tasks and analyses as required
• Maintain productive relationships with relevant state authorities to facilitate access to unpublished geographical data where available.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in geography or any other GIS-related field
• A strong understanding of geographical information systems and databases is mandatory
• Proficiency in geographical information systems such as QGIS, ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Online is mandatory
• Knowledge of support and maintenance of databases is preferred (PostgreSQL/PostGIS)
• Capability to use query and programming languages such as SQL and Python
• Experience in automation processes is advantageous
• A conscientious and structured approach to handling sensitive data is required
• Certifications in QGIS, ArcGis, SQL and Python are advantageous
• Experience with WebGIS applications (OpenLayers/Leaflet) is desirable and considered an advantage
• Proficiency in German is mandatory, both written and verbal, proficiency in English is desirable.

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
• We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
• Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Competitive remuneration, and otherexciting benefits

We know that no candidate ticks every box. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.