Economic Consultant 1

About the Role

At HDR, we believe transportation is more than movement—it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of our Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, and quality of life. This role is a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

Responsibilities

• 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 sources
• Gain familiarity with economic techniques such as econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven decision support tools
• Support HDR project managers and staff in quantitative/technical and qualitative settings
• Perform research and write reports that connect quantitative and qualitative ideas and approaches
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Background in statistics
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

Preferred

• Knowledge of Microsoft Access
• Background in economics, business, or similar program
• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills
• Master's degree 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.)

Location

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Dallas
Other Location: United States-Texas-Fort Worth

Schedule

Full-time

Industry

Highway + Road

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.