GIS Intern

Company Profile:

In the summer of 2021 Repsol expanded its renewables operations to the U.S. through the acquisition of a large U.S.-based PV solar and battery storage project developer. This transaction was Repsols first foray into the U.S. renewables 2024 Repsol made another strategic acquisition of ConnectGen from Quantum Capital Group. Repsol Renewables Services North America (RRSNA) is targeting to own and operate 3-4 GW of renewable capacity in North America by 2027.

RRSNA is seeking a GIS Intern to join our dynamic team and support the companys growing utility-scale wind solar and battery energy storage projects across the United States. The GIS Intern will work closely with Development Engineering Environmental Land and Operations teams to provide geospatial analysis and mapping support throughout the project lifecycle.

If you are passionate about working in a global inclusive and collaborative team to provide innovative and sustainable solutions for RRSNA and the communities we serve we want to hear from you.

This is a twelve (12) week program starting May 17 2027 August 6 2027 in Downtown Houston.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support GIS and project teams through the development and maintenance of geospatial databases maps and spatial datasets.
• Create edit and manage GIS data for renewable energy development construction and operational projects.
• Generate maps exhibits and figures for project development permitting environmental reviews engineering design and stakeholder presentations.
• Conduct spatial analyses related to land suitability environmental constraints transmission infrastructure topography and project siting.
• Assist with data collection quality control and validation of GIS datasets from internal and external sources.
• Support the preparation of cartographic products and web-based mapping applications.
• Assist with integrating geospatial data into project planning and decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with Development Environmental Land Engineering and Operations teams to support project needs.
• Perform research and analysis using publicly available GIS databases and geospatial resources.
• Help maintain GIS standards procedures and documentation.
• Prepare technical reports presentations and project summaries to communicate analytical findings.
• Participate in project meetings and provide mapping and geospatial support as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work/student visa.
• Enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Geography Geospatial Sciences Environmental Science Urban Planning Engineering Natural Resources or a related discipline.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online or similar GIS software.
• Understanding of GIS concepts spatial analysis cartography coordinate systems and geospatial data management.
• Familiarity with geodatabases shapefiles feature services and data visualization techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently.
• Exemplary standards of integrity safety ethics quality and productivity.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran