GIS/CAD Technician – Renewable Energy Project Design

  • Cavan
  • Galetech Group
Galetech Energy Services (GES), part of the wider Galetech Group is a specialist renewable energy advisory/consultancy company that provides planning, environmental and advisory support to our clients on a wide range of wind, solar, storage and emerging renewable energy technology. We are looking to for a GIS/CAD Technician - Renewable Energy Project Design to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of GIS/CAD mapping and survey tasks to support all stages of the delivery of wind and solar energy, battery energy storage, electrical transmission infrastructure and associated projects. As a GIS/CAD technician, you will work with our technical and planning teams to provide support mapping and other technical services, including the collection and processing of datasets from many different sources, data management, analysis of spatial data, and preparation of final outputs.   In addition, the role will also entail on-site survey work, including utilising drone and other relevant technologies. The main duties include the following (this is a non-exhaustive list): General GIS/CAD support to the technical and planning services Undertaking site surveys (including drone surveys) and subsequent processing and analysing of survey data Preparation of project design (site layout, architectural, engineering etc.) drawings associated with the design and construction of wind and solar energy, battery energy storage, electrical transmission infrastructure and other associated development projects; Preparation of planning application drawings to validation standards Preparation of site constraints mapping and analysis, including report writing Tender submissions including assistance in relation to document compilation. Compiling and collating research data on renewable energy projects and associated datasets (environmental, grid, infrastructure etc); and General technical and digital support to the GES team, including website support.   Qualifications Relevant qualifications suitable to the role outlined above   Knowledge Proficient use and knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS and other associated software Ability to evidence recent relevant project management and design experience   Skills Proficient in AutoCAD, ArcGIS and other project design software; Experience with drone Lidar technology is preferred but not essential Good report writing skills Developed client facing skills with a client orientated approach Commercially astute and innovative with a solution focused ethos Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Ability to work effectively within a team environment Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and project management skills; and Able to balance competing priorities and meet personal targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload   Attitudes Safety first Customer focus, professional, honesty and integrity Curious, positive and flexible Open to innovation and collaboration Continued professional development Right first-time approach Proactive with the ability to plan ahead Strong personality and professional attitude Aspiration to innovate and to expand the business