Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
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Job description
Grasshopper energy is canada’s leading clean energy company, focusing on acquisition, development, epc and long-term ownership of clean energy projects around the worldWe foster a work culture that is dynamic and fast-paced, promoting the values of collaboration, professionalism, honesty, and hard work in an environment.
Grasshopper has been the recipient of multiple national industry awards including solar innovator of the year, project finance innovator of the year and solar developer of the yearGrasshopper at its core recognizes that its people are its most important asset and is seeking the best to be part of our teamWe ensure our team members are taken care of with best in class overall compensation including competitive benefits, health & wellness incentives, career progression and an opportunity to experience an exciting entrepreneurial work environment.
Responsibilities
- using gis software, identify project sites taking into consideration detailed terrain maps, wetland features, flood zone delineations, and other existing exclusion areas with associated construction limitations and setback requirements (such as transmission lines, wetlands, public roadways, pipelines, etc.)
- identify opportunities to optimize project returns by modifying search parameters to ensure best results
- support local development teams by leading outreach campaigns
- convert and prepare all project site data for integration into detailed conceptual layouts and models of utility-scale solar plants utilizing appropriate software
- create maps and graphs, using gis software and data collection equipment to compile geographic and demographic data from many sources
- consult with external stakeholders to access censuses, fieldwork, satellite and aerial imagery, and maps
- analyze and model relationships between geographic data sets
- collaborate closely with various departments throughout the development cycle - project development, origination, and engineering and construction
- understand the local regulatory constraints of each market as they apply to renewable energy project development
- operate and maintain gis system hardware, software, and peripherals
Skills/competencies
- relevant work experience in site mapping and development of utility scale solar systems
- experience in arcgis software is preferred but not necessary
- experience in autocad, pvsyst and or other software platforms would be a plus
- proficient knowledge of full suite of microsoft office software; high proficiency in excel required
- know how of the solar market such as connections with third party vendors and independent engineering (ie`s) preferred, but not necessary
- strong knowledge in solar modules, trackers and inverters required
- adequate knowledge of national electrical code (nec) preferred, but not necessary
- comfortable working in a fast-moving dynamic environment
- competency in analytical problem solving, strong communication, customer/partner relationships, and technology expertise preferred.
Education and experience
- bachelor`s degree in engineering or a related technical fieldMaster`s preferred
- 4-6 years of gis experienceUtility-scale solar pv preferred
Job type: full-time
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work remotely:
Yes
