Economic Consultant 1

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Economic Consultant I in Fort Worth, TX. You will develop industry-leading economic models, prepare client-ready visuals, and learn from senior economists while prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes data quality, econometric techniques, and data analytics (SQL, SAS, Python, R). A master's degree in Economics or related field is preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Background in statistics.
• Excellent knowledge of Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and contribute to an employee-owned culture.
• Experience with analytical packages or programming languages listed in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of industry-leading best practices for economic modeling.
• Strengthen data visualization skills for client presentations.
• Collaborate with and learn from experienced economists.
• Prioritize tasks with supervisor and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Assess data quality based on primary sources.
• Learn econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven decision support tools.
• Learn data analyst skills such as SQL data management, data cleaning, and visualization.
• Support HDR project managers and staff in quantitative/technical and qualitative settings.
• Perform research and write reports that connect quantitative and qualitative ideas.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Education

Master's degree in Economics or related field

Background in economics, business or similar program

Tools

Microsoft Access

SQL

SAS

EViews

SPSS

Visual Basic

R

Python

ArcGIS

Q-GIS

GeoPandas

SciPy

Job description

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? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. 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.

In the role of Economic Consultant I, we'll count on you to:

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 neededfor quantitative/technical and qualitative settings

Perform research and writereports that connect quantitative and qualitative ideas and approaches

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of MicrosoftAccess

Background in economics,businessor similar program

Demonstratable / proven analytical andproblem-solvingskills

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 GeoPandas & SciPy,GeoDa, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• 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

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.

Other Locations

United States-Texas-Fort Worth

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Economics and Statistics

Job Posting

Aug 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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