About YSG Solar Development Company
YSG Solar Development Company is a project development special purpose company. The firm is responsible for commoditizing energy infrastructure projects. YSG works with long-term owners and operators to provide clean energy assets with stable, predictable cash flows. YSG’s core principles are transparency, collaboration, and innovation. The firm’s belief in accountability and true honesty has been our competitive advantage since 2010.
YSG’s vision is to rebuild the energy infrastructure of the future, building a sophisticated smart network of decentralized and centralized solar generation and energy storage facilities. Building an energy market with proper signals and communication that decreases redundancies and increases efficiency.
Summary
The GIS Specialist will work with YSG’s Policy Analyst, Market Research team, and Real Estate Acquisition team. The individual will be responsible for identifying sites that are suitable for solar + energy storage development. The individual in this role will be responsible for creating GIS maps and performing GIS analysis on prospective sites. They will also be tasked with updating land databases and assisting in preparing lease agreements. The ideal candidate will be interested in starting a career in the renewable energy field.
Responsibilities
- List building: Prepare land siting opportunity lists, exceed weekly quota of sites sited
- Prepare profiles for land siting opportunities in collaboration with policy team
- Provide ongoing support to real estate acquisition team and project development team
- Source, store, structure and create data layers
- Conduct preliminary market analysis using GIS to aid with decision-making
- Create constraints maps of prospective sites
- Provide maps and reports to aid in visualization
- Assist with the drafting of land leases
- Collect key property information by conducting searches using online maps, web mapping tools, online property records, etc.
- Help conduct an initial assessment of the inbound leads to identify the most suitable sites
- Source infrastructure data from Utility, FERC reports and other sources
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, planning, or a related field
- Experience with Electrical Substations, Transmission & Distribution networks is a plus
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience using GIS Software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and Google Maps, Google Earth
- Knowledge of Python, C++, SQL (not required, preferred)
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organizational skills
- Ability and willingness to learn and grow professionally
- Must meet weekly minimum quota of sites identified
- Land sited and acquired shall be a minimum of 85% within YSG’s data quality control report
Please email resume and cover letter to hr@ysgsolar.com
What Our Customers Are Saying
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David delivers! A true professional that talks at any level in discussing complex systems. David staff is knowledgeable about the product and is efficient installer. I would highly recommend them. David's team delivers!
Chris S, Batavia, NY -
I thought that this would be a good investment towards my retirement. The time will never be better do to solar energy the federal government provides tax credit and I would not hesitate to do it.
Gerald Singleton, Queens, NY -
YSG Solar is the best company when it comes to price of the system, quality of materials, and workmanship. I checked about 7 different companies and YSG offered the best system with the most up to date, state of the art, solar equipment.
Anthony D, Huntington, NY -
Love being a Solar family now! My utility bill has dropped to next to nothing. YSG Solar was a fabulous company to deal with. Everything they said they would do, they did. The job was completed quickly and professionally with no hiccups.
George T, Washingtonville, NY -
I had a 7kw solar system installed in July of 2012 by YSG and I'm thrilled with with the outcome, My first bill was under $20 and I have an inground pool and the pump that runs 12 hrs. a day, July and August were hot and the air conditioning ran just about every day all day.
Rod, Hamburg, NY -
I was most satisfied with the professionalism of everyone from YSG. I would like to recognize Dave for his exceptional service on my project.
Danny G, East North Port, NY -
Very knowledgeable courteous would highly recommend the crew was extremely professional.
Fiona B., Garden City, NY -
I was most satisfied with the way that it was installed. They cleaned up everything and we had no problems with the Installation
Vincent D., West Islip, NY -
I was most satisfied with how they handled all of the paperwork and all the work permits. I recommend them all the time and send their contact information to everyone any chance that I get. I was very happy with them.
Gina S., West Seneca, NY -
We received rebates for making our home more energy efficient from both the utility company and the government.
Robert F., Huntington, NY -
My electric bill last month was $28.48!!! I can't wait to see the summer bills.
Richard F., Grand Island, NY -
The quality of the work and professionalism of the staff was outstanding.
Andy G., Island Park, NY -
I would like to thank the staff at You Save Green for doing a good job and their professionalism. I would and will recommend them for solar installations.
Beverly C., Freeport, NY -
Very nice crew , polite and efficient. advised me of numerous details along the w ay and lived up to everything they promised. would highly recommend them to all.
Eddie S., Brooklyn, NY -
I have to say your workers at YSG Joshua, Henry & Nelwin are terrific! They are going above and beyond and doing a great job. Thanks again.
Mercedes V., Howardbeach, NY -
I was most satisfied with the workmanship. It was excellent. Both of my neighbors have used them, and a friend of mine used them. I hand out their paperwork to anyone that's interested in saving money.
Larry G, Huntington NY -
I am very happy with the solar system! it is producing very nicely and will probably beet the annual estimate you gave me.
David W., Palmyra, NY -
I was most satisfied that they worked long hours and did a really fast job.
Colean C., West Babylon, NY