HDR

Analytics Engineer 2

HDR$75K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in analytics, BI, or data roles with strong SQL skills.
  • Experience translating business needs into scalable data models.
  • Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting consumption patterns.
  • In-depth experience with dbt Cloud or dbt Core, plus Git integration.
  • Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and knowledge of semantic modeling patterns.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD processes in analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop analytics models tailored to business processes and reporting needs.
  • Create structured marts and semantic layers for improved data reuse.
  • Collaborate with analysts to convert business queries into robust data models.
  • Implement data models using modular SQL design and layered approach.
  • Utilize shared functions/templates to enhance standardization and reusability.
  • Enhance refresh performance and manage costs with incremental strategies.
  • Define and maintain KPIs and metrics, ensuring consistent reporting definitions.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Access to the latest tools and technologies.
  • Collaborative work environment.
  • Employee engagement initiatives.
  • Flexibility in work arrangements.
Full Job Description
In the role of Analytics Engineer 2, we'll count on you to: • Design and develop analytics models aligned to business processes and reporting needs. • Create curated marts and semantic structures that promote reuse and consistent interpretation. • Partner with analysts to translate business questions into durable data models. • Implement models using layered patterns (raw/conformed/curated) and modular SQL design. • Use managed dependencies and reusable components (e.g., shared functions/templates) for standardized patterns and reuse. • Apply incremental strategies where appropriate to improve refresh performance and manage costs. • Define, document, and maintain KPIs/metrics; ensure consistent definitions across reporting surfaces. • Maintain transformation-layer documentation (model/column descriptions) and publish lineage artifacts for impact analysis. • Contribute to governance practices including naming conventions, tagging/metadata, and change management. • Implement automated tests and freshness checks to ensure the reliability of published analytics datasets. • Participate in peer review and CI checks to improve quality and reduce regressions. • Enable stakeholders through documentation, demos, and shared patterns to support adoption. Preferred Qualifications • In depth experience with dbt Cloud or dbt Core with Git integration. • Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and semantic modeling patterns. • Familiarity with CI/CD for analytics models (PR-based testing, documentation builds, promotion). Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or other applicable degree. • Experience in analytics, BI, or data roles with demonstrated modeling and SQL proficiency. • Ability to translate business requirements into stable, reusable data models. • Familiarity with BI/reporting consumption patterns.

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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1917

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