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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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.

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.

In the role of Senior Economist Consultant, we'll count on you to focus on three main responsibilities, technical, marketing, and staff development:TechnicalLead economic analyses including developing technical approaches, budget estimates, and project schedulesMaster the use of economic techniques such as econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven support toolsDevelop industry-leading methods and procedures in your area of expertise for internal and external clientsDevelop planning or policy recommendations to support client decision making processesExplore use of new or unique methods of analysis as value-added services for new and existing clientsLead project quality review efforts for delivering high caliber work productsSupport HDR project managers and staff as neededMarketing (external and internal)Contribute to internal and external marketing effortsUtilize the matrix to identify additional staff to support pursuits, proposals, and project staffingStrengthen client relationships through leading client meetings and independently presenting resultsMarket economics consulting services internally through presentations or other avenuesStaff DevelopmentProvide support and mentorship to more junior staff through project task assignmentsPreferred Qualifications:A minimum of 10 years of equivalent experience including independent development of tasks to complete project delivery and oversight of junior staff during productionExcellent knowledge in Microsoft Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)Experience with analytical packages and/or programming languages (SAS, Eviews, SPSS, Visual Basic, R, Python, etc.)Preference given to local candidatesLI-MJ1

Required QualificationsMaster's degree in Economics A minimum of 10 years experience including staff management and development, client interaction and proposal writing Experience in Excel, Limdep, SAS, SPSS, Eviews and MS Access VB programming experience is a plus Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
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.

Our Commitment
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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Washington, DC: $123,396 - $176,280