Senior GIS Analyst

Company: HDR
Location: Glen Allen
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Watch our 'About Us' video We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. HDR is looking for a Senior GIS Analyst to join our team developing and implementing geospatial solutions for transportation clients and projects. Duties include working in a professional environment with a team of engineers, environmental scientists and transportation planners. The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical, is required. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of GIS and expertise with Esri software. We are interested in someone who is passionate, self-motivated and has a strong desire to research, learn and grow as a GIS professional; someone who can appropriately apply technology to solve problems and provide services to our clients. Successful candidates will possess cartographic proficiency and be able to develop database schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals and efficiently use web resources to research and problem solve. Our projects include geospatial solutions for desktop, web and mobile. Primary Responsibilities In the role of Senior GIS Analyst, we'll count on you to --- Independently organize, conceptualize and conduct large, advance spatial analyses as Project Manager or GIS technical team leader using ArcGIS software from Esri --- Work with non-GIS Project Managers and clients to design and effectively employ GIS on transportation planning projects --- Serve as GIS lead for project marketing, budget development and resource scheduling --- Prepare quality assurance plans for GIS tasks and oversee their implementation --- Supervise the GIS work of other professionals and ensure the successful completion of GIS projects or GIS tasks --- Develop vector and raster spatial analysis models using Spatial ModelBuilder, Python or other GIS scripting languages --- Develop geodatabase schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals --- Develop and support web GIS applications using Esri Experience Builder, Dashboards, Story Maps, Hub, Field Maps and Survey 123 within ArcGIS Online platform --- Create maps, databases and other deliverables on short notice --- Communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical --- Perform other duties as needed LI-MJ1 Required Qualifications --- BA/BS in Geography, Geospatial Science, Geographic Information Systems, Planning, Environmental Sciences or relevant field --- 10 years of practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in relevant field may offset 3 years of experience --- Extensive experience with Esri Desktop ArcGIS software, scripting and extensions (ModelBuilder, Python, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Linear Referencing, etc.) --- Experience with ArcGIS Pro --- Extensive experience in map generation and data visualization --- Extensive experience applying geospatial concepts, methodologies and solutions on transportation projects --- Extensive experience with ArcGIS Online platform and associated products such as Web App Builder, Story Maps, Collector and Survey 123 --- Expertise with developing geodatabases and schemas (domains, subtypes), Access/SQL and other databases --- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) --- Excellent verbal and written communication skills --- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and effective time management --- Ability to multi-task, stay organized and responsive to meet ambitious client deadlines --- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must Preferred Qualifications --- Esri Certification a plus --- GISP Certification a plus --- Experience using Adobe Illustrator or related graphic software for enhancing quality of GIS maps --- Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal for ArcGIS Server preferred --- Experience in scripting, database management and software development is a plus --- Local candidates are preferred Why HDR At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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