Senior GIS Lead: Hydrology, Modeling & Dashboards

McMillen, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 64,747 - 104,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Program

Generous PTO

Opportunity for Stock Ownership

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist based in Boise, Idaho, with over 10 years of experience. The successful candidate will lead geospatial workflows for hydropower and environmental projects. Responsibilities include managing spatial datasets, conducting terrain analyses, and mentoring junior staff. A relevant bachelor's degree is required, with a master's preferred. The position offers a competitive pay range of $47 to $76 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience applying GIS and spatial analysis.
• Strong understanding of hydrologic, geomorphic, and environmental datasets.
• Experience building and maintaining geodatabases.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS workflows supporting hydropower relicensing and environmental projects.
• Manage large spatial datasets for engineering and ecological disciplines.
• Mentor junior staff in geospatial methods and quality assurance practices.

Skills

GIS and spatial analysis

ArcGIS Pro or QGIS

Data management

Python

Cartography

Hydrology

Geomorphology

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree or graduate GIS certificate

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

ModelBuilder

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist based in Boise, Idaho, with over 10 years of experience. The successful candidate will lead geospatial workflows for hydropower and environmental projects. Responsibilities include managing spatial datasets, conducting terrain analyses, and mentoring junior staff. A relevant bachelor's degree is required, with a master's preferred. The position offers a competitive pay range of $47 to $76 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and 401(k).