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We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Economic Consultant I, we'll count on you to:
Develop an understanding of industry-leading best practices for economic modeling
Strengthen data visualization skills through preparation of materials for client presentations
Collaborate with and learn from experienced economists recognized in their areas of specialization
Work with your supervisor to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Assess data quality based on primary source
Gain familiarity with economic techniques such as econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven decision support tools
Gain familiarity with data analyst skills such as database management (SQL), data cleaning / data wangling, and data visualization.
Support HDR project managers and staff as needed for quantitative/technical and qualitative settings
Perform research and write reports that connect quantitative and qualitative ideas and approaches
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Microsoft Access
Background in economics, business or similar program
Demonstratable / proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Master's degree preferred in Economics or related field
Experience with analytical packages or programming languages (SQL, SAS, Eviews, SPSS, Visual Basic, R, Python, etc.)
Experience with geographic information systems packages or programming languages (ArcGIS, Q-GIS, R sf, Python GeoPandas & SciPy, GeoDa, etc.)
