Intern, GIS and Data Visualization

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour (with effect from 1/2/2025) based on current class year. This internship will begin in Summer 2025 and has the potential to continue into the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. 

Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes. 

The Data Solutions team seeks an intern who has eye for design and possesses a basic understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).  The Data Solutions team is part of NYSERDA’s IT Department and supports teams across the Authority by conducting spatial analyses; creating maps images for published reports, presentations, website content; and designing interactive dashboards. Interns with an interest in analyzing and visualizing spatial data, and energy efficiency and renewable energy are encouraged to apply.  The selected intern will gain skills using specialized GIS and data visualization software while learning about NYSERDA’s breadth of program offerings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Geocode customer and vendor addresses.            
• Create map images for public-facing reports and presentations.
• Join customer and vendor addresses with spatial attributes.
• Conduct spatial analyses
• Assist with the improvement and integration of automation and tools.
• Create templates and manuals in support of tools and systems deployed.
• Assist with data compiling, analyses, and the creation of datasets.
• Assist with creating dashboards and other visualizations such as charts and graphs.
• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in planning, GIS, mathematics, policy, science, social science, engineering, or other related field. 
• Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Experience with GIS software, ideally ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS PRO, and ArcGIS Online and/or QGIS
• Organized, highly detailed oriented.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiar with and desire to learn more about energy and the environment.
• Familiar with or desire to learn Python scripting and programming.

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume, through our Careers page online.

(Applications submitted only through your school’s recruiting portal will not be considered.)

Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.

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