Economic Consultant I: Data-Driven Mobility & Impact

HDR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Economic Consultant I in the Dallas area to help shape economic analyses within HDR’s Transportation Business Group. You will develop models, visualize data for client presentations, and work with senior economists to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring a background in economics or related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with SQL, SAS, R, Python, and GIS tools to support quantitative and qualitative assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics or related field as required.
• Experience with analytical packages or programming languages listed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Background in economics, business or similar program.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of industry-leading best practices for economic modeling.
• Strengthen data visualization skills through preparation of client materials.
• Collaborate with and learn from experienced economists.
• Work with supervisor to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Assess data quality based on primary source.
• Gain familiarity with econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven decision support tools.
• Gain familiarity with data analyst skills such as database management (SQL), data cleaning/data wrangling, and data visualization.
• Support HDR project managers and staff for quantitative/technical and qualitative settings.
• Perform research and write reports connecting quantitative and qualitative ideas.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

SQL

SAS

R

Python

Data visualization

Econometrics

Forecasting

Data wrangling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred in Economics or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Q-GIS

Python GeoPandas

GeoDa

SciPy

Geographic information systems packages

Job description

HDR is seeking an Economic Consultant I in the Dallas area to help shape economic analyses within HDR’s Transportation Business Group. You will develop models, visualize data for client presentations, and work with senior economists to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring a background in economics or related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with SQL, SAS, R, Python, and GIS tools to support quantitative and qualitative assessments.