Geospatial Scientist for Energy Routing & Siting

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Geospatial Scientist to support the development of thermal energy projects through geospatial analysis, site evaluation, routing and siting assessments, and technical research.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Routing & Siting, you will partner with engineering, development, permitting, and project teams to identify opportunities, constraints, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Cartography, Geology, Environmental Science, GIS, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in geospatial analysis, engineering, environmental planning, or related disciplines.
• Experience working with ESRI products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Portal, and ArcMap.
• Ability to perform spatial analyses and interpret environmental, technical, and geophysical datasets.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working effectively across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Geospatial analyses to support project development, routing, siting, and due diligence activities.
• Assess environmental, physical, permitting, and operational constraints that may impact project development and execution.
• Utilize GIS tools and spatial datasets to identify project opportunities, risks, and potential fatal flaws.
• Analyze raster datasets, geophysical information, and other technical data to support project evaluations.
• Develop maps, GIS products, technical memorandums, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, development, permitting, and project management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support site layout development and optimization of project infrastructure and equipment placement.
• Monitor project progress and communicate risks, recommendations, and key findings to stakeholders and management.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, RFPs, RFIs, scopes of work, and contractor deliverables.

Skills

Strong GIS & analytical skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Cartography, Geology, Environmental Science, GIS, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Portal

ArcMap

Microsoft Office

Python (basic)

Job description

Invenergy is seeking a Geospatial Scientist to support the development of thermal energy projects through geospatial analysis, site evaluation, routing and siting assessments, and technical research.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Routing & Siting, you will partner with engineering, development, permitting, and project teams to identify opportunities, constraints, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.