Analyst, Geospatial (GIS)
invenergyllc · Chicago, IL ·
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- 25+ years
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
Position Overview
Invenergy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Geospatial Analyst to join our collaborative Engineering & GIS team. This entry-level role is perfect for individuals eager to grow their technical skills while learning how geospatial data drives decisions across energy project lifecycles.
As a Geospatial Analyst, you will gain valuable experience supporting projects that power homes and businesses. You will learn not only technical GIS workflows but also how those workflows fit into the broader development process—giving you insight into multiple aspects of the energy business. This role is an excellent foundation for advancing into a specialist, developer, or project-focused roles while making a meaningful impact as you learn how energy infrastructure projects are built.
As a Geospatial Analyst, you will be part of a team that supports multiple departments—Development, Engineering, Environmental, and Land—ensuring geospatial data and mapping are accurate, accessible, and useful. You’ll gain exposure to many aspects of the business process, from project siting and permitting to construction and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborative Mapping & Data Support
Work closely with GIS Analysts and Developers to deliver high-quality maps, data, and interactive, online products.
Partner with Development and Engineering teams to meet project needs and deadlines.
Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders to refine deliverables.
Project & Workflow Support
Assist with map requests, spatial data integration, and basic analyses.
Support project intake by organizing surveys, parcels, and environmental datasets.
Learn how geospatial workflows contribute to siting, land acquisition, permitting, and design.
Data Management & Learning
Maintain centralized GIS databases with attention to standards and version control.
Learn project geospatial data needs and support holistic data management for project data.
Follow established practices for metadata and file management.
Learn automation and efficiency practices to streamline repetitive tasks.
Team Contribution & Growth
Participate actively in team meetings, knowledge-sharing, and problem-solving sessions.
Build an understanding of how GIS connects across departments and contributes to business decisions.
Actively learn how the GIS team operates and contribute to ongoing improvements.
Take advantage of opportunities for skill development in GIS software, scripting, and renewable energy workflows.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field.
Proficiency with ESRI software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Internship or academic experience applying GIS in real-world projects.
Familiarity with renewable energy, environmental datasets, or land records.
Exposure to automation tools (Python, SQL) or interest in learning them.
Exposure to raster analysis and image interpretation and processing
Base Pay
$65,000.00 - 79,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 15%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.