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SUMMARY

Are you excited by how geospatial data and analytics enable better decisions and investments towards accelerating an equitable energy transition? Do you enjoy working on a wide variety of solutions and data sets, and enabling teams to solve problems in more sophisticated ways?

The GIS Analyst delivers geospatial analytics across the entire energy system value chain, including the siting of renewable energy projects, delivery of energy efficiency programs, assessments of energy equity, and assessment of EV adoption rates. They are responsible for delivering high-quality GIS data and analytics to internal project teams and external customers.

Reporting into the Director of GIS North America (Head of Section), the GIS Analyst will be responsible for undertaking geospatial data collection, processing and analysis, automating GIS workflows and producing thematic maps in the GIS section that is part of DNV Energy Advisory North America Analytics and Digitalization (A&D) Department. DNV is looking for a dynamic and rigorous individual that will be able to contribute to the company s studies, reports and tools through well thought-out static or interactive mapping products, as well as to assist with gathering geospatial data and the automation of the workflows (programming).

Why should you work with us?

The GIS team is made up of highly motivated and passionate GIS professionals that exemplifies DNV s values of caring for each other, collaborating as a team and daring to explore and adapt to achieve success. How we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our teams work every day to decarbonize power grids, by increasing energy efficiency, enabling energy equity, and aiding the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society. We achieve our purpose through the success of our Customers. We strive to be high-performing and innovative team. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

The level of the position will be commensurate with the level of experience.

This position can be remote from anywhere in the US with preference for candidates residing near a DNV Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

What You'll Do

• Occasional assistance with creating inputs for wind and solar energy assessments;
• Occasional site visits.
• Assistance with development of tools to support work automation (ArcPy, Model Builder, Jupyter Notebook);
• Assist with the development of new geospatial tools and GIS services to support the energy transition;
• Assist with renewable energy project site selection and characterization studies;
• Research, inventory, analysis and integration of geospatial data;
• Occasional assistance with research and reporting for environmental mandates, such as environmental impact studies, environmental phase 1 ESA and technical siting studies (e.g. visual assessment, shadow flicker assessment, electromagnetic interference study); and
• Produce thematic maps;
• Undertake geospatial analysis and modeling (multi-criteria analysis, network analysis, etc.);

Position Qualifications

What is Required

• Excellent analytical and reporting abilities;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• We conduct pre-employment background; and drug screening
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication and presentation abilities
• Proficiency with MS Office Word/Excel;
• Individual should display a positive, team-oriented attitude to match our friendly work environment.
• Knowledge of basic GIS concepts (mapping, GPS, GIS, data integration, coordinate systems, etc.);
• Bachelor s degree
• Thorough knowledge of the ESRI ecosystem (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online);

What is Preferred

• A university degree in Geomatics Engineering, Geomatics Sciences, Geographic Information Systems or Environmental Geomatics or Environmental Science, Geography and Geospatial Science (3- or 4-years degree in Geomatics is preferred over a GIS certificate);
• 2+ years of experience working in multi-discipline teams with proven ability to collaborate;
• Experience in renewable energy, environmental risk, or energy utilities; and
• 2+ years of professional experience working with GIS data and ESRI products;
• Competency in programming (Python language);
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time in North America, including domestic and international.

**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example, visa sponsorship, are NOT available for this position**

**Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

How We Do It

We Care, We Dare, We Share

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment department ([email protected]). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

DNV is proud to announce being named one of Houston s best places to work in the 2022 Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work competition.

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About DNV

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What We Offer

• Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plans to choose from
• Spending Accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, Company-Seeded HSA
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick, and Disability)
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• 401(K) with company match
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Employer-Paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace

**Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

As required by the various Pay Transparency laws, DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado, California, Washington, or New York. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, California, Washington, and New York only, the range of starting pay for this role is $65,000.00- $125,000.00.

Please visit our website at www.dnv.com

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!

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