Geospatial Scientist: Renewable Energy Siting & Analysis

Invenergy LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, based in Chicago, seeks a Geospatial Scientist to support thermal energy projects through advanced geospatial analysis, site evaluation, routing, and siting assessments. You will work with engineering, development, permitting, and project teams to identify opportunities, constraints, and risks across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate blends strong GIS and analytical skills with a learning mindset and the ability to communicate complex findings to technical and

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

Conduct 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.