Now Hiring: GIS Development Lead

Job Title: GIS Development Lead
Company: RedWind Renewables
Location: US Remote‍

Brief Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented GIS Development Lead to support our early-stage utility-scale renewable energy (solar, wind and Battery Energy Storage (BESS)) development endeavors. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external parties. This role is instrumental in identifying viable project sites by analyzing grid capacity, environmental factors, and land usability using advanced GIS tools and third-party data platforms. The position also serves as the central point for investor document management and plays a key role in supporting our CEO, VP of Business Development, and Land Agents. This is a remote role with potential travel opportunities for site visits, industry events and team functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical capacity and land suitability to identify and qualify new renewable energy project leads and existing opportunities using GIS services and third-party databases.
• Research and compile landowner contact information to support outreach effort of the VP of Business Development, local partners and Land Agents.
• Maintain and organize project files and documentation using Dropbox and manage investor-facing materials.
• Create and update contract cards for new leads and key stakeholders, supporting the CEO and executive team.
• Perform policy research related to national and local solar development, grid interconnection, and permitting.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with internal teams and external investors, ensuring alignment across remote workflows.
• Support site selection and visit coordination, occasionally traveling to meet landowners and evaluate land conditions in person.
• Demonstrate initiative in solving problems and contribute ideas to improve project prospecting and development workflows.

Skills Required

• Strong analytical and GIS-based site analysis skills
• Proficiency in Google Earth, Microsoft Office 365, Dropbox, Zoom and other GIS based software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing tasks independently in a remote setting
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving ability, especially in ambiguous or data-limited situations
• Comfortable conducting online research related to policy, energy markets, and permitting
• Organizational skills with a strong attention to detail in managing digital files and investor documents
• Interest in the renewable energy sector and a passion for building a clean energy future

Education & Experience

• College or higher education required (Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, GIS, Renewable Energy, or related field)
• Prior experience in renewables energy development, GIS, or utility infrastructure analysis is preferred but not required
• Early-Stage Utility Scale Energy development experience preferred or mid-to late stage energy development experience a plus