GIS Developer Intern

(Multiple states)
Internship
Student (College)

Job Title:  GIS Developer Intern

Department: GIS

Reports to: Director, GIS

Effective Date: Summer 2025

Location: Houston, TX | Albany or Brooklyn, NY | Remote

Travel: 10%

POSITION PURPOSE:

This is a temporary position that will be reporting to the Director, GIS. This individual will leverage geospatial analysis techniques to support Key Capture Energy in identifying and analyzing sites for grid-scale energy storage opportunities. This internship is a rare opportunity to gain career-making GIS and software development experience as well as advanced exposure to the Energy Sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Script Development: Harness the power of Python to automate workflows for site selection, map production, landowner engagement, interconnection queue data mapping, rate assessments, and beyond.
  • Support Lead GIS Analyst in ArcGIS online web development, Site Diligence and Desktop Analysis, Permitting, Project Layout Exhibits and Land Options
  • GIS Data Analysis: Dive into wide-ranging geospatial datasets encompassing land use, land ownership, environmental factors, and electrical transmission systems.
  • Machine Learning: prepare, train, and run models within ArcGIS Pro related to advanced Satellite Imagery Analysis and site selection.
  • Engage in cross-team collaboration to support Key Capture Energy’s development and commercial pipeline.
  • Assist team and project leads as directed.
  • Interact effectively in-person, by electronic communication and by telephone.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Required proficiency in Python and any GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GeoPandas, Leaflet).
  • At least one year of software development experience in a professional or academic setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver time-pressured projects punctually and with high quality.
  • Passionate about the renewable energy space and confident in their work product.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
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