GIS Internship

About ESA

ESA is a prominent clean energy development and decarbonization platform. Over the past decade, ESA has successfully transacted over 6 GW of operating solar energy projects and pre-construction development assets. Our diverse portfolio spans a broad array of asset classes, including installations at corporate headquarters, commercial and industrial facilities, community solar portfolios, and multi-100 MW utility-scale solar projects. ESA's influence extends across 22 states, where projects have interconnected with 27 distinct utilities. ESA operates with the freedom and flexibility inherent in a privately owned and managed organization.

In 2023 alone, ESA has been awarded the prestigious award of Best Place to Work by Orlando Business Journal, and the #1 Solar Developer in Florida by Solar Power World Magazine.

We believe in a culture of teamwork and collaboration to collectively achieve our goals. Our employees are the foundation of our brand and success. Be a part of changing the future of energy, with a people forward company that believes in your success.

Position Summary:

Entry level position to assist the GIS Team in the pursuit of new solar sites and the review of current deals. Expected to work within a team of other GIS professionals as well and people outside of GIS to create visual representation and collect, interpret, and manage GIS data.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Work with a range of GIS technologies to develop and analyze geographic data, such georeferencing

• Create and edit shapefiles and geodatabases
• Create and design user-friendly GIS platforms
• Work with and create aerial mapping datasets
• Analyze spatial relationships
• Collect relevant parcel data and enter into an excel file or software database
• Organize and analyze parcel data
• Update Customer Relationship System to reflect the counterparty’s (Landowners) land and contact information
• Support efforts to manage the landowner relationship post-signing of leasing or purchase agreement (e.g. sending documents to landowner for review, reaching out to landowners to obtain documents to ensure payments, etc.)
• Research the Planning and Zoning laws that have jurisdiction where the land is located
• Ensure that public hearings or any other critical dates in the permitting process are communicated internally
• Support the organization and management of project related documents in the company's database
• At times, support Project Developers in updating our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: Must be currently pursing a degree or have a strong interest in GIS.

Job Type: Internship

Location: Maitland, FL

Compensation: $17 per hour

Benefits

• Enjoy a fantastic work environment
• Receive mentorship from industry-leading professionals in the Solar industry
• Benefit from flexible scheduling options
• Gain exposure to various roles within the Solar Industry

ESA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, ESA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.