GIS Intern

Linea Energy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Part-time schedule (20-25 hrs/wk)

12–15 weeks duration

Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

Job summary

Linea Energy, a San Francisco-based renewable energy company, seeks a GIS Intern to support geospatial analysis and data management for wind, solar, and battery projects.

You will work with our GIS and Technology teams on site, contributing to real project workstreams across multiple active projects and gaining hands-on exposure to how spatial data drives decisions from concept to construction-ready stages.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, geospatial data science, computer science, or related field.
• Working proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and basic Python/ArcPy scripting demonstrated via coursework or internships.
• Familiarity with coordinate systems, geodatabases, vector and raster data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Clear written and verbal communication; proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
• Interest in energy transition, renewable energy development, or land-based project development.
• Self-starter capable of working independently and asking good questions.
• Plus: ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, SQL, or Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Perform site screening and constraints analysis in ArcGIS Pro, evaluating parcels, environmental layers, and infrastructure data to support siting and suitability decisions.
• Support the site control, permitting, and interconnection teams with spatial analysis, such as parcel research, buffer and overlap analysis, and permit-area review.
• Maintain and quality-check project geospatial data, including land, permitting, and interconnection layers, within enterprise geodatabases.
• Document data sources, schemas, and workflows so project data stays consistent, current, and reusable across teams.
• Write and maintain Python/ArcPy scripts to automate repetitive geoprocessing, data validation, and reporting tasks.
• Build and update maps, ArcGIS Online web maps, dashboards, and Experience Builder apps for internal project reviews and stakeholder updates.
• Prepare map products and figures for milestone presentations and consultant or permitting deliverables.
• Collaborate with land, permitting, interconnection, finance, and origination teams to understand how each discipline uses spatial data.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Python/ArcPy

Geospatial data concepts

Data quality

MS Office

Education

GIS/Geography or related degree

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Experience Builder

SQL

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Linea Energy is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) on a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition through relentlessly efficient development and innovation. Founded in 2022 and backed by Encap's Energy Transition team, Linea develops, owns, and operates utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Linea Energy is committed to innovation, excellence, and the highest standards of environmental stewardship.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and curious undergraduate or graduate student to join our team as a GIS Intern this fall. This is a hands‑on geospatial and data role within our GIS and Technology team, focused on the spatial analysis, data management, and mapping that help bring utility‑scale renewable energy and storage projects from concept to construction‑ready.

The intern will work directly alongside our GIS and development teams and gain hands‑on exposure to how geospatial data drives decisions across the full lifecycle of wind, solar, and BESS projects. You will contribute to live workstreams across multiple active projects, not just observe them.

What You’ll Do

• Perform site screening and constraints analysis in ArcGIS Pro, evaluating parcels, environmental layers, and infrastructure data to support siting and suitability decisions.
• Support the site control, permitting, and interconnection teams with spatial analysis, such as parcel research, buffer and overlap analysis, and permit‑area review.
• Maintain and quality‑check project geospatial data, including land, permitting, and interconnection layers, within enterprise geodatabases.
• Document data sources, schemas, and workflows so project data stays consistent, current, and reusable across teams.
• Write and maintain Python/ArcPy scripts to automate repetitive geoprocessing, data validation, and reporting tasks.
• Build and update maps, ArcGIS Online web maps, dashboards, and Experience Builder apps for internal project reviews and stakeholder updates.
• Prepare map products and figures for milestone presentations and consultant or permitting deliverables.
• Collaborate with land, permitting, interconnection, finance, and origination teams to understand how each discipline uses spatial data to advance a project.

Who We’re Looking For

The strongest candidates will bring technical curiosity, attention to detail, and genuine interest in how geospatial data helps renewable energy projects get built.

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, geospatial data science, computer science, or a related field.
• Working proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and basic Python/ArcPy scripting, demonstrated through coursework, projects, or prior internship experience.
• Familiarity with core spatial data concepts, including coordinate systems, geodatabases, and vector and raster data.
• Strong attention to detail and data quality, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Genuine interest in the energy transition, renewable energy development, or land‑based project development.
• Self‑starter mentality with the ability to work independently and ask good questions.
• Plus: experience with ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, SQL, or Microsoft Azure.

What You’ll Gain

• Broad, firsthand exposure to how geospatial data and tools support utility‑scale renewable energy development from origination through late‑stage development.
• Direct mentorship from experienced GIS and development professionals at a well‑capitalized, high‑growth IPP.
• Hands‑on experience with an enterprise Esri‑based GIS environment, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Experience Builder, plus Python automation.
• Involvement in real, active projects — not simulated case studies.
• A strong foundation for a career in GIS, geospatial data science, energy development, or environmental planning.
• Schedule: Part‑time Internship, 20-25 hours per week
• Duration: 12-15 weeks; start date flexible based on academic calendar
• Compensation: Paid internship
• Term: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
• * Extension of the internship into a part‑time role during the 2026–2027 school year may be considered for the right candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Linea Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is committed to this policy in all aspects of employment.