GIS Lead

We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.

Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. 

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016.  We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.

About This Role

The GIS Manager for Intersect will play a crucial role in leveraging geospatial data and technology to support projects, operations, and strategic initiatives. This role is responsible for managing GIS systems, leading a team of full-time employees and contractors, ensuring accurate spatial data analysis, and delivering actionable insights that enhance the efficiency and success of projects and organizational objectives.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership and GIS Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage full-time employees and contractors delivering tools and updates to GIS systems.

• Oversee the administration, maintenance, and optimization of GIS systems and databases.

• Manage data integration from multiple sources, ensuring data integrity and quality standards.

• Implement best practices for data management, metadata creation, and spatial data modeling.

• Develop a roadmap for future enhancements and drive stakeholder engagement.

Spatial Analysis and Decision Support

• Manage spatial analysis for site selection, resource assessment, and feasibility studies for renewable energy projects.

• Provide geospatial insights to guide decision-making across development, land acquisition, engineering, permitting, and operations.

Mapping and Visualization

• Develop high-quality maps, charts, and visualizations to effectively communicate spatial data.

• Collaborate with project teams to build interactive maps and web-based GIS applications.

GIS Project Coordination

• Lead GIS-related projects from inception through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide technical expertise.

• Establish and maintain GIS governance policies in collaboration with IT and stakeholders.

Training and Support

• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance GIS capabilities across the organization.

• Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and optimize GIS workflows.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Environmental Science, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of experience in GIS management, preferably within the renewable energy sector.

• Proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise and spatial analysis techniques.

• Strong understanding of remote sensing, GPS, and geospatial data formats.

• Excellent project management and prioritization skills.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex GIS concepts into actionable insights.

Preferred Skills

• GIS certification (e.g., Esri Certification).

• Experience with renewable energy GIS applications such as wind resource assessment or solar site suitability analysis.

• Experience with Python development and PostgreSQL.

Total Rewards

Total Compensation: $185,000 - $195,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:

Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)

Family support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven

Mental health: Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.