Senior GIS Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. HDR scores A on the Alion truth index.
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?
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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.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.