GIS Analyst

Primary Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services is seeking a GIS Analyst to support solar and energy storage development in Austin, TX. You will deliver geospatial analysis, interpret surveys, manage geospatial data, and create cartographic deliverables to inform site selection, real estate acquisition, environmental planning, and project design.

Collaborate with the GIS Manager and project developers in a hybrid work setting. The role emphasizes advanced ArcGIS capabilities, data governance, and automation through Python

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional GIS experience.
• Hands-on ESRI ArcGIS Pro experience with strong editing skills.
• Experience reading ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, and geospatial data.
• Experience plotting survey calls and metes and bounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop maps and web maps for solar and energy storage development.
• Perform advanced geospatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro and ModelBuilder.
• Interpret surveys and land agreements to identify constraints.
• Plot property data and verify ownership information.
• Use Enverus for site campaigns and layouts with project developers.
• Analyze raster and LiDAR data to support design and evaluation.
• Create cartographic deliverables for land agreements.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Python scripting

Data management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ModelBuilder

Geoprocessing tools

Job description

Join a company with more than 100,000 employees operating in over 130 countries, where you'll help protect critical leasehold interests, support strategic development initiatives, and collaborate across Land, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Business Development. This role offers broad exposure to both onshore and offshore assets while contributing to an organization committed to delivering more reliable, accessible, and sustainable energy. This hybrid opportunity is based in Austin, Texas.

The GIS Analyst will support solar and energy storage development by delivering geospatial analysis that informs site selection, real estate acquisition, environmental planning, and project design. Working closely with the GIS Manager and project developers, this role will use advanced ArcGIS capabilities to evaluate prospective locations, interpret land and survey information, manage geospatial data, and create cartographic deliverables that support renewable energy development decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional maps, cartographic deliverables, and web maps supporting solar and energy storage development.
• Perform advanced geospatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro, ModelBuilder, and geoprocessing tools.
• Interpret ALTA surveys, land agreements, project reports, and publicly available datasets to identify project constraints.
• Plot metes and bounds, verify legal descriptions, and evaluate land ownership information.
• Utilize Enverus for site selection campaigns and project layouts in collaboration with project developers.
• Analyze raster, LiDAR, and other geospatial datasets to support project evaluation and design.
• Provide cartographic representations supporting real estate land agreements, including maps and related visual documentation.
• Maintain geospatial databases, update datasets, and ensure compliance with data governance requirements.
• Manage geospatial data inputs, workflows, and lifecycle processes.
• Use Python scripting and ArcGIS ModelBuilder to automate recurring GIS tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects and shifting development priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years of professional GIS experience.
• Hands-on ESRI ArcGIS Pro experience, including strong GIS editing skills, is required.
• Experience with ArcGIS Online, ModelBuilder, and geoprocessing tools.
• Experience reading and interpreting ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, and geospatial data.
• Experience plotting survey calls and metes and bounds to verify property information.
• Experience supporting real estate land agreements through GIS analysis and cartographic deliverables.
• Renewable energy or solar industry experience is strongly preferred; broader energy industry experience will also be considered.