Senior Economist Consultant – Transportation Infrastructure

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM has an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Consultant, Infrastructure Economics. We are seeking a self-motivated, and seasoned economist to join a well-established, but growing group that provides economic research and findings for some of the most interesting infrastructure-related economic questions. Our clients are typically private sector and governmental entities who bring to us infrastructure economic projects that help them view their current or future infrastructure needs. Our client's solutions often start with our research results. Remote work is an option available in the US. The position has a remote work location option.Some of the responsibilities include:

Team leader for client projects including staff project assignments and professional guidance

Day-to-day client interaction

Provide solutions to client questions that are developed from a foundation of understanding or analysis of client business practices and goals

Ensure project goals and deadlines are met

Ensure the highest level of economic research is conducted through defining scope of work, developing qualification statements, and developing project strategy plans

Client development and marketing/sales

QualificationsMinimum:

Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, civil infrastructure engineering, or related field

8 plus years of experience in economic infrastructure research such as transportation or water or similar industry

Must be able to perform economic projects independently and lead tasks

Preferred:

Master’s degree in economics, business, civil infrastructure engineering, or related field

Experience with MS ACCESS and econometric programs such as SPSS, Limdep, logit, and EVIEWS

Experience applying economic assessment models

Experience with use of GIS software and datasets

Experience in writing economic reports essential

Business development and sales/marketing experience including pursuit of strategy development, bid preparation, and coordination

Technical experience in one or more economic/infrastructure market analysis areas and ability to manage small to mid-size projects

Excellent oral communication and organizational skills

10 plus years of experience in economic infrastructure research such as transportation or water or similar industry

Experience in applied econometrics or advanced forecasting

Excellent data management and quantitative skills

Proficient in Excel

Experience providing quality and providing objective analysis and attention to detail

Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis

Additional Information

Relocation is an option for this position

Visa sponsorship is an option for this position

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

#LI-SG1Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $105,000.00 - $165,000.00.About AECOMAECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.ReqID: J10097131Business Line: TransportationBusiness Group: DCSStrategic Business Unit: EastCareer Area: Consulting ServicesWork Location Model: Remote