GIS Analyst (fixed term)

Ørsted Udvikling & Ledelse; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Ireland seeks a Project Development Analyst to support the development of wind, solar, and storage projects. This role involves analyzing spatial datasets, managing GIS databases, and collaborating with team members to produce professional maps and dashboards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in geography or a related field, proficient in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro and QGIS, and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. This is a fixed-term position for 12-13 months.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in geography, GIS, environmental science, or related fields.
• Proficient in GIS software and spatial analysis techniques.
• Able to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spatial datasets to identify optimal sites for renewable energy.
• Evaluate land constraints and manage GIS databases.
• Produce maps and dashboards for project planning.

Skills

GIS software proficiency (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS)

Spatial analysis techniques

Cartographic principles

Data management skills

Communication skills for non-technical stakeholders

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in geography, GIS, environmental science, renewable energy, or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Join us in this role where you’ll support project development by analysing spatial data, managing GIS databases, and creating high-quality maps and dashboards that inform strategic decisions across the lifecycle of European Onshore projects.

Welcome to Project Development

You’ll be part of the European Onshore Project Development team where you, together with your colleagues, will identify optimal sites, support permitting processes, and collaborate across markets to deliver impactful renewable energy projects.

As a team, we value collaboration, innovation, and precision, ensuring our work drives sustainable growth.

You’ll play an important role in:

• analysing spatial datasets to identify suitable sites for wind, solar, and storage projects.
• evaluating land constraints, including topography, grid proximity, and environmental restrictions
• maintaining and managing GIS databases to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• producing professional maps, figures, and interactive web maps for stakeholders
• building dashboards and web applications to support project planning and reporting
• collaborating with cross-functional teams on environmental studies and permitting documentation.

To succeed in the role, you:

• have a degree in geography, GIS, environmental science, renewable energy, engineering, or equivalent experience
• are proficient in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS, and familiar with AutoCAD
• understand spatial analysis techniques and cartographic principles
• can manage large datasets and remote sensing imagery effectively
• communicate complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• bring a proactive, detail‑oriented approach and thrive in a collaborative environment
• have a full, clean driving licence.

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Shape the future with us

Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [e-mail].

Please note that this is a fixed‑term position with a duration time of 12‑13 months.

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.