GIS Analyst Intern

Summary

Summit Ridge Energy is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern for its Arlington, VA office. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting the Land Origination team’s siting efforts and the Development team’s market research initiatives by conducting comprehensive site screening activities.

Summit Ridge Energy is the nation’s leading commercial solar power company. By merging financial innovation and unmatched execution, we deliver reliable, locally generated energy that reduces reliance on foreign energy and contributes to a more resilient and secure electric grid.

Summit Ridge is driving a future where solar power generation strengthens local economies and ensures energy independence for businesses and communities across America.

- Diligence potential solar sites for the Land Origination team by evaluating environmental and electrical infrastructure factors using ArcGIS Pro.

- Support the manager in enhancing the Suitable Land Model and improving land screening procedures across all active markets.

- Assist the Development teams permitting and zoning research process when considering project feasibility.

- Collaborate interdepartmentally to review prospective land opportunities in emerging markets

- Complete a research-driven project over the summer and present results at the end of the program.

Required Skills/Competencies

- Working towards a 4-year degree in Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Engineering or related major.

- Prior experience with ArcGIS Pro or ESRI suite products is preferred but not required

- Ability to think creatively in a fast-paced environment, both as part of a team and individually.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong critical thinking and communication skills.

- Experience in Python is preferred but not required.

- Authorization to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Summit Ridge Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

SRE provides a workplace free from recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, and teleconferencing software.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.