Economic Consultant

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.

• 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

• 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 Geo Pandas & Sci Py, Geo Da, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Background in statistics
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be adept at working within a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

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.

Primary

Location:

United States-Texas-Dallas

Other Locations:
United States-Texas-Fort Worth

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Economics and Statistics

Job Posting:
Aug 21, 2026