Working Student - GIS (m/w/d)

Job Description

The working student inside the GIS-team is supporting the sourcing, maintenance, and provision of geographical data required within BD Germany. The role also includes active involvement in identifying suitable areas for large-scale PV and BESS projects, obtaining landowner information, and creating maps for acquisition and contractual purposes.

• Support GIS-based screenings for large-scale hybrid PV+BESS projects using QGIS, ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online
• Assist with sourcing, maintaining and preparing geographical data
• Support the ordering, processing and provision of landowner and parcel information
• Create and update maps for acquisition, planning and contractual purposes
• Help maintain GIS databases and structure project-related geodata
• Support the preparation of reliable and traceable map material
• Assist with online tools such as ArcGIS Online and the internal CRM system
• Support the GIS team in day-to-day tasks and further GIS-related activities
• Conduct research on publicly available geodata and support data requests from public authorities where required
• take part in assessing and deepening the implementation of AI features for GIS purposes

Qualifications

• Enrolled Bachelor's or Master's student in geography, geoinformatics, spatial planning, environmental planning, surveying, renewable energies or a related GIS field
• Good basic understanding of geographical information systems, geodata and databases
• First practical experience with GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS and/or ArcGIS Online
• Initial experience with database maintenance, structuring or analysis is preferred
• Basic knowledge of query or programming languages such as SQL and/or Python is desirable
• First experience with automation processes in GIS or data workflows is advantageous
• Conscientious, structured and reliable working style, especially when handling sensitive parcel, landowner and project data
• Certifications or completed courses in QGIS, ArcGIS, SQL or Python are a plus, but not mandatory
• Very good German skills, both written and spoken; English skills are desirable
• Interest in renewable energies, spatial analysis and the development of large-scale PV and BESS projects
• Availability of approximately 20 hours per week

Additional Information

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
• We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
• Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Competitive remuneration, and other exciting benefits

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.