Senior GIS Analyst

Senior GIS AnalystAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.In the role of Senior GIS Analyst, we'll count on you to:Lead GIS tasks for multidisciplinary projectsIndependently organize and conduct complex GIS analysis as Project Manager or GIS team leaderSupervise and mentor GIS professionals and ensure successful completion of GIS projects or GIS tasksWork with non-GIS Project Managers and clients to design and effectively employ GIS on projectsServe as GIS lead for project marketing, budget development and resource schedulingDesign and produce cartographic products for various purposesDevelop advanced vector and raster spatial analysis modelsSupport CAD-GIS workflowsPrepare quality assurance plans for GIS tasks and oversee their implementationPerform other duties as neededPreferred Qualifications:Esri Certification GISP, AICP, PE or other professional certificationExperience with Esri ArcGIS Utility NetworkRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or closely related fieldA minimum of 8 years of practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in relevant field may offset 4 years of experienceProficient in use of ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS extensions e.g., 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst etc.Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 AppsExperience with ETL tools (FME) and other advanced analyst tools e.g., Arcade, ArcGIS NotebooksExperience with Esri Solutions and ProductsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to write reports that summarize spatial analyses and communicate findings with charts, tables, and narrativeAbility to serve as a GIS project leader including development of technical approach, scheduling, and quality assuranceContinuous technical currencyAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustOur Commitment:As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Minnesota: $84,893 - $121,275Primary LocationUnited States-Minnesota-Saint Louis ParkOther LocationsUnited States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-MilwaukeeIndustryEnvironment/SciencesScheduleFull-timeEmployee StatusRegular BusinessClass : Geospatial (GIS)Job PostingNov 6, 2026