Senior GIS Analyst

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior GIS Analyst, we'll count on you to:

• Work directly with clients to appropriately assess geospatial and data management needs for complex infrastructure projects. Develop data management technologies and communication strategies to deliver accessible, relevant, user-friendly data-driven solutions to our clients.
• Assess the technological skill level of the audience and client to provide an improved user experience and focus audience attention where needed by expressing information clearly and accurately. Collaborate with technical and communications staff to develop data-driven solutions that are user friendly and accessible for all audiences.
• Apply user experience knowledge, data visualization and communications strategies to help create, inspire, and develop refined solutions to complex problems through organizing content, structure, and information architecture into user flows, wireframes, and interaction design.
• Work across creative and technical teams to balance functionality with usability and develop approachable user interfaces with informative outputs. Write reports that summarize spatial analyses and communicate findings with charts, tables and narrative.
• Manage and oversee technical projects/tasks, determine goals and objectives, and ensure project milestones are met.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and support a culture of quality among the team and practice. Apply your understanding of project management principles through oversight in planning, directing, budgeting and monitoring projects for the team.
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• At minimum BA/ BS degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Data Sciences, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience including geospatial technology, data visualization, communication strategies, project implementation and management.
• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience of Esri's suite of software products and solutions including desktop, server and online.
• Extensive experience with Esri's ArcGIS Online platform and associated products such as InDoors, Web App Builder, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Story Maps, Field Maps, Survey 123, Hub.
• Experience applying geospatial concepts, methodologies and solutions on engineering infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of management, and the ability to develop visual and communications strategies to combine data management, information visualization, and user experience to communicate spatial information effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and development teams and to write reports that summarize spatial analyses and communicate findings with data visualizations, charts, tables and narrative.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in business development, developing proposals, presentations, and project approach, budget, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized. Highly responsive to requests from clients. Thriving in a fast-paced work environment.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Data Sciences, Computer Science or related field.
• Esri Certification / GISP a plus.
• Expertise/understanding of AutoCAD/Microstation/BIM/GIS integration.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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