GIS Manager - Renewable Energy

Climate17 is proud to partner with a specialist renewable energy developer, supporting utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects across markets including CAISO, MISO, PJM, and SPP.

Your Opportunity:
As GIS Manager, you’ll support development and investor teams with high-quality mapping and spatial analysis across land, interconnection, environmental risk, and project suitability. This is a hands-on role in a small, flexible team - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, consulting-style environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage spatial data related to land, grid, environmental and development constraints
• Produce high-quality maps and visuals for internal and external use
• Conduct suitability and proximity analysis to support site selection
• Integrate GIS outputs into models, memos, and investor materials
• Use tools including QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth, Illustrator, and PVCase
• Source and update datasets from utilities, agencies, and public platforms
• Collaborate with developers and leadership to align mapping with project needs

What You Bring:

• 1-3 years’ GIS experience, ideally in renewable energy or infrastructure
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science or related field
• Proficiency with QGIS or ArcGIS Pro; PVCase, Google Earth, and Illustrator preferred
• Strong analytical and cartographic design skills
• Knowledge of key US markets and energy infrastructure datasets
• Self-starter with a consulting mindset
• Excellent communication and attention to detail

About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment, or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.