Senior GIS Analyst

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to lead multidisciplinary GIS projects. You will supervise teams, design advanced spatial analyses, and collaborate with non-GIS managers and clients to deliver impactful outcomes. The role emphasizes technical leadership, quality assurance, and effective communication within HDR’s employee-owned culture. You will mentor staff and integrate GIS across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years GIS experience; advanced degree may offset 4 years.
• Proficient with ArcGIS Desktop/Server/Online and extensions (3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst).
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 Apps.
• Experience with ETL tools (FME) and ArcGIS Notebooks/Arcade.
• Experience with Esri Solutions and Products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to summarize analyses with charts and narrative.
• Ability to lead GIS projects, develop technical approach, schedule, and QA.
• Commitment to continuous technical currency and employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS tasks for multidisciplinary projects.
• Independently organize and conduct complex GIS analysis as Project Manager or GIS team leader.
• Supervise and mentor GIS professionals and ensure project success.
• Collaborate with non-GIS PMs and clients to integrate GIS on projects.
• Lead project marketing, budget development and resource scheduling.
• Design and produce cartographic products for diverse uses.
• Develop advanced vector and raster spatial analysis models.
• Support CAD-GIS workflows and QA plans.

Skills

GIS leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography/Planning/Engineering/Natural Sciences

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS 3D Analyst

ArcGIS Spatial Analyst

FME ETL

ArcGIS Notebooks

Esri Solutions

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.

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 projects
• Independently organize and conduct complex GIS analysis as Project Manager or GIS team leader
• Supervise and mentor GIS professionals and ensure successful completion of GIS projects or GIS tasks
• Work with non-GIS Project Managers and clients to design and effectively employ GIS on projects
• Serve as GIS lead for project marketing, budget development and resource scheduling
• Design and produce cartographic products for various purposes
• Develop advanced vector and raster spatial analysis models
• Support CAD-GIS workflows
• Prepare quality assurance plans for GIS tasks and oversee their implementation
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Esri Certification
• GISP, AICP, PE or other professional certification
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Utility Network

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or closely related field
• A minimum of 8 years of practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in relevant field may offset 4 years of experience
• Proficient 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 Apps
• Experience with ETL tools (FME) and other advanced analyst tools e.g., Arcade, ArcGIS Notebooks
• Experience with Esri Solutions and Products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to write reports that summarize spatial analyses and communicate findings with charts, tables, and narrative
• Ability to serve as a GIS project leader including development of technical approach, scheduling, and quality assurance
• Continuous technical currency
• 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.

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. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $84,893 - $121,275 Primary Location:United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Other Locations:United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee Industry:Environment/Sciences Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Geospatial (GIS) Job Posting:Nov 6, 2026

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