Economic Consultant I — Data-Driven Mobility Impact

HDR; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Economic Consultant I to join our Transportation Business Group in Texas. You will contribute to economic modeling, data analysis, and client-ready presentations across projects that shape mobility and infrastructure.

You’ll collaborate with economists and analysts to deliver quantitative and qualitative insights that inform decision making. The role emphasizes teamwork, technical proficiency with SQL/R/Python, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 needed for quantitative/technical and qualitative settings.
• Perform research and write reports that connect quantitative and qualitative ideas and approaches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Economics or related field background

Tools

SQL

SAS

EViews

SPSS

Visual Basic

R

Python

ArcGIS

Q-GIS

GeoDa

GeoPandas

SciPy

Job description

HDR is seeking an Economic Consultant I to join our Transportation Business Group in Texas. You will contribute to economic modeling, data analysis, and client-ready presentations across projects that shape mobility and infrastructure.

You’ll collaborate with economists and analysts to deliver quantitative and qualitative insights that inform decision making. The role emphasizes teamwork, technical proficiency with SQL/R/Python, and strong communication skills.