Remote Sensing GIS Analyst

Remote Sensing GIS Analyst

Application due date: May 16, 2025

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:

Serve as FAA part 107 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot and Geographic Information System (GIS) / remote sensing analyst for GRE and its member-owners. Work as a GIS data specialist in imagery including image data acquisition, processing, web services development, data / spatial analytics involving GIS and imagery data, and providing education and training on the application of imagery in GIS.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $75,000 - $103,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Capture and process image data for display and analysis in GIS.

· Develop GIS maps and mapping applications for GRE and its’ member-owners.

· Conduct UAS operations.

· May promote the use of UAS internally at GRE.

· May collaborate on UAS projects and development activities with others.

· May assist with researching, assessing, implementation and maintaining UAS technology.

Qualifications:

· Two-year technical GIS certificate degree or bachelor’s degree in geography or other relevant four- year degree that would include GIS curriculum preferred.

· Must have FAA part 107 remote pilot certification or the ability to obtain in 6 months.

· 1-3 years of experience working with imagery data and transferring it to GRE applications preferred.

· 1-3 years of experience executing missions utilizing uncrewed aircraft systems preferred.

· 1-3 years of experience in utility GIS applications preferred.

· Knowledge of GIS/UAS industry best practices and regulations.

· Demonstrated knowledge of GIS core software to support new applications.

· Demonstrates knowledge of imagery data and its’ application in GIS.

· Demonstrate knowledge of UAS operations and FAA Part 107 requirements.

· Knowledge of UAS operations and data collection software solutions and integrations.

· Demonstrated knowledge of high voltage electric systems including how they operate, and the equipment involved.

· Demonstrated knowledge of databases and utility networks and how they are implemented in electric utilities.

· Excellent communication skills to proactively interface with co-workers, other team members, and member-owners.

· Skill in database design, relational database setup and configuration for GIS systems; skill in determining how GIS systems interface with other applications within utility operations.

· Skill to effectively prioritize multiple projects including budgets and resources by utilizing strong organizational and time management skills to complete work in an efficient manner.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by May 16, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.