Overview

Position Summary

HDR is looking for a GIS Analyst to join our team developing and implementing geospatial solutions for transportation clients and projects. Duties include working in a professional environment with a team of engineers, environmental scientists and transportation planners.  The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical, is required.  Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of GIS and expertise with Esri software.  We are interested in someone who is passionate, self-motivated, and has a strong desire to research, learn, and grow as a GIS professional; someone who can appropriately apply technology to solve problems and provide services to our clients.  Successful candidates will be able to develop database schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals and efficiently use web resources to research and problem solve.  Our projects include geospatial solutions for desktop, web, and mobile. 

Responsibilities

  • Independently conduct advanced spatial analyses using ArcGIS software from Esri and work with project managers and clients to design and effectively employ GIS on transportation planning projects.
  • Develop vector and raster spatial analysis models using Spatial ModelBuilder, Python or other GIS scripting languages.
  • Develop geodatabase schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals.
  • Develop and support web GIS applications using Esri Web App Builder, Story Maps, Collector and Survey 123 within the ArcGIS Online platform.
  • Create maps, databases, and other deliverables on short notice.
  • Communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical.
  • Perform quality control checks.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
  • Support GIS tasks for multidisciplinary projects.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or closely related field
  • A minimum of 3 years of practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in relevant field may offset the required years of experience.
  • Proficient in use of ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS extensions e.g., 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 Apps.
  • Working knowledge of interoperability tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred:

  • 6 years practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in relevant field may offset 3 years of experience.
  • Extensive experience with Esri Desktop ArcGIS software (Desktop and Pro), scripting and extensions (ModelBuilder, Python, Spatial Analyst, 3d Analyst, Linear Referencing, etc.).
  • Extensive experience in map generation and data visualization.  
  • Extensive experience with ArcGIS Online platform and associated products such as Experience Builder, Story Maps, Field Maps and Survey 123.
  • Expertise with developing Geodatabases and schemas (domains, subtypes), Access/SQL and other databases.
  • Ability to multi-task and stay organized. Highly responsive to requests from clients.
  • GISP Certification a plus.
  • Esri Certification a plus.
  • Experience using Adobe Illustrator or related graphic software for enhancing quality of GIS maps.
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal for ArcGIS Server preferred.
  • Experience in scripting, database management, and software development is a plus.
  • Experience in Transportation Planning and/or ROW Acquisitions/Parcel Management is a plus.
  • Local candidate strongly preferred.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time position with an annual salary in the range of $76,272 – $108,960. Exact salary depends on experience and qualifications.

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.

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About HDR

At HDR, 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.

We specialize in architecture, engineering, 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.

Our employees, working in more than 200 locations around the world, push open the doors to what's possible each and every day.