Job Description

AECOM’S Infrastructure Economics group is a multidisciplinary team with staff located across the U.S. We work closely with engineering and planning disciplines to conduct applied economic analyses to support project development, policy, and investment decision making. We apply our national experience and leadership in partnership with AECOM’s regional expertise to solve clients’ problems and support their work. We would like to add economists to the group to assist with planning and engineering projects across the country. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of economics and its relationship to the development, operation, and management of infrastructure assets and networks. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Typical projects will include planning for transportation and water projects, financial and economic analysis, socioeconomic assessments, regional economic assessments, benefit-cost analysis, capital program development, policy and technology analysis, environmental and sustainability evaluations, tax and revenue assessments, and others

• Will handle assignments of a quantitative and qualitative nature; and communicate effectively with project staff and/or clients

• Working with clients and team members, the economist will create and apply economic and simulation models

• Wil build, manage, and analyze large data sets based on proprietary client data and traditional public sources

• Written communication is an important part of our work

• With three to five years of experience, the economist will perform routine tasks independently, and work under the general supervision of project managers on more complex assignments

• The economist will frequently prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and client briefings

• Candidates will be expected to develop project management skills over time

• There will be opportunities to assist with business development activities

• Occasional travel is required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Regional/Urban Planning, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education 

• 2 years of related experience

• Knowledge of quantitative planning and data analysis methods

• Experience with multiple types of infrastructure (transportation, water, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with MS EXCEL or ACCESS (including VBA macros) and econometric programs such as SPSS, Limdep, Alogit, and EVIEWS
• Experience applying travel market assessment models
• Excellent data management skills
• Good oral/written communications and organizational skills 
• Commitment to quality and providing objective analysis and attention to detail
• Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis
• Ability to apply and understand technical experience in broad range of project types to one or more economic/travel market analysis areas and ability to independently lead tasks and small to mid-size projects

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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