Data Scientist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in a role focused on leveraging AI, analytics, and dashboards to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

You will design automated validation processes, build dashboards, and analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement while handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• A degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional, ability to multitask a must.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
• Proficiency with data engineering tools and languages such as SQL, Power Query, and Pandas.
• Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, and Matplotlib.
• Proficiency with data science languages such as Python and R.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent writing and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve project delivery, quality assurance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain automated processes to validate project documentation, compliance requirements, checklists, and project standards.
• Design and implement dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide project managers and leadership with actionable insights into project performance and resource utilization.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, risks, cost impacts, schedule concerns, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve business decisions by identifying patterns and trends in data.

Skills

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field

Tools

SQL

Power Query

Pandas

Power BI

Tableau

Plotly

Seaborn

Matplotlib

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?

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

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 Data Scientist, we'll count on you to:

• Leverage AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve project delivery, quality assurance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain automated processes to validate project documentation, compliance requirements, checklists, and project standards.
• Design and implement dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide project managers and leadership with actionable insights into project performance and resource utilization.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, risks, cost impacts, schedule concerns, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve business decisions by identifying patterns and trends in data

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates

*This position does not have any relocation assistance available, strong preference will be given to local candidates*

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Required Qualifications

• A degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional, ability to multitask a must
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• Proficiency with data engineering tools and languages such as SQL, Power Query, and Pandas
• Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, and Matplotlib
• Proficiency with data science languages such as Python and R
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent writing and people skills
• Strong math and organizational skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Water Treatment

Job Posting

Sep 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

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We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.