Senior GIS Lead - Water, Infrastructure & Projects

HDR, Inc.

Saint Louis Park (MN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst in Saint Louis Park, MN to lead multidisciplinary GIS tasks, manage complex analyses, and mentor GIS staff.

You will collaborate with project managers and clients to apply GIS solutions, coordinate budgets and schedules, and produce high-quality cartographic products. The role requires 8+ years of GIS experience, strong ArcGIS expertise, and excellent communication skills; a commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or closely related field.
Minimum 8 years of GIS experience; an advanced degree may offset 4 years.
Proficient in ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS extensions e.g., 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst.
Proficient in 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 GIS project leader including development of technical approach, scheduling, and quality assurance.
Continual technical currency.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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 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.
Prepare quality assurance plans for GIS tasks and oversee their implementation.
Perform other duties as needed.