GIS Analyst

Our client is currently recruiting for a GIS Analyst for their team. The role is an excellent opportunity for someone motivated in starting or furthering a career in the renewable energy sector.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Assist team members in collating, analysing, and presenting various datasets;
• Prepare high quality mapping and analytical assessments to inform project development;
• Developing and deploying GIS mapping solutions;
• Implement resilient data management processes and be able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail whilst working with challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in collating, analysing, and presenting various datasets;
• Prepare high quality mapping and analytical assessments to inform project development;
• Developing and deploying GIS mapping solutions;
• Implement resilient data management processes and be able to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail whilst working with challenging deadlines.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Post-Graduate Qualification (e.g. GIS, Data Analytics, Remote Sensing or related/relevant discipline);
• Environmental/Engineering experience desirable;
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role;
• Have a keen interest in renewable energy systems;

Required Skills

• Highly competent in the use of GIS software and extensions for analysis, map production and database management;
• Experience with QGIS/ArcGIS and associated applications for data presentation and field collection;
• Knowledge of current sources of publicly available Geospatial data and experience of working with environmental and planning related datasets;
• Knowledge of appropriate map projections and transformations in the Irish context;
• Experience in importing, converting, referencing, and exporting CAD data in a GIS environment;
• Production of large map sets of publication quality mapping;
• Have a passion for GIS and desire to keep informed on the latest GIS developments and how they can be applied to existing projects;

Preferred Skills

Environmental/Engineering experience desirable.

Pay range and compensation package

The offer: We offer you a work environment that encourages collaboration, team bonding and the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, environmental scientists, project managers and community liaison officers. We promote professional and personal development as we continue to experience strong growth within the company.