Analytics Engineer 2

HDR; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Analytics Engineer II in Omaha to design analytics models aligned with business processes and reporting needs. You will build curated data marts, promote reusable semantic structures, and collaborate with analysts to translate questions into durable data models.

The role emphasizes layered modeling (raw/conformed/curated), modular SQL, and governance practices. A strong background in analytics/BI with SQL proficiency is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or other applicable degree.
• Experience in analytics, BI, or data roles with demonstrated modeling and SQL proficiency.
• Ability to translate business requirements into durable, reusable data models.
• Familiarity with BI/reporting consumption patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analytics models aligned to business processes and reporting needs.
• Create curated marts and semantic structures that promote reuse and consistent interpretation.
• Partner with analysts to translate business questions into durable data models.
• Implement models using layered patterns (raw/conformed/curated) and modular SQL design.
• Use managed dependencies and reusable components for standardized patterns and reuse.
• Apply incremental strategies to improve refresh performance and manage costs.
• Define, document, and maintain KPIs/metrics; ensure consistent definitions across reporting surfaces.
• Maintain transformation-layer documentation (model/column descriptions) and publish lineage artifacts for impact analysis.
• Contribute to governance practices including naming conventions, tagging/metadata, and change management.
• Implement automated tests and freshness checks to ensure reliability of published analytics datasets.
• Participate in peer review and CI checks to improve quality and reduce regressions.
• Enable stakeholders through documentation, demos, and shared patterns to support adoption.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data modeling

BI / analytics

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or other applicable degree

Job description

At 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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Analytics Engineer II, we'll count on you to:

• Design and develop analytics models aligned to business processes and reporting needs.
• Create curated marts and semantic structures that promote reuse and consistent interpretation.
• Partner with analysts to translate business questions into durable data models.
• Implement models using layered patterns (raw/conformed/curated) and modular SQL design.
• Use managed dependencies and reusable components (e.g., shared functions/templates) for standardized patterns and reuse.
• Apply incremental strategies where appropriate to improve refresh performance and manage costs.
• Define, document, and maintain KPIs/metrics; ensure consistent definitions across reporting surfaces.
• Maintain transformation-layer documentation (model/column descriptions) and publish lineage artifacts for impact analysis.
• Contribute to governance practices including naming conventions, tagging/metadata, and change management.
• Implement automated tests and freshness checks to ensure the reliability of published analytics datasets.
• Participate in peer review and CI checks to improve quality and reduce regressions.
• Enable stakeholders through documentation, demos, and shared patterns to support adoption.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or other applicable degree.
• Experience in analytics, BI, or data roles with demonstrated modeling and SQL proficiency.
• Ability to translate business requirements into stable, reusable data models.
• Familiarity with BI/reporting consumption patterns.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our 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.

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Industry: IT

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Aug 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.