Infrastructure Economics & Strategy Advisor (Hybrid - DC)

AECO; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Economics and Strategy Advisory Consultant in the US East region to lead economic analysis for infrastructure and policy projects. You will build economic models, advise clients, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across economics, policy, and finance.

This hybrid role is based in the Washington, DC area. You will conduct microeconomic analyses, prepare executive‑ready decks, and contribute to business development while mentoring junior staff and connecting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance or related field with 4+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in microeconomic modeling and econometrics with strong numerical reasoning.
• Experience with funding and financing strategies, including value capture.
• Experience in economic and fiscal impact analysis.
• Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical investigator on complex business cases using economic analysis methods (e.g., microeconomic modeling, econometrics, CBA).
• Conduct business modeling (market sizing, segmentation, adoption) and investment analyses with discounted cash flow models (DCF).
• Leverage tools (ArcGIS, Costar, IMPLAN, REMI, Python, Tableau) to derive insights from data.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews with C-suite and senior management.
• Oversee analytical work of junior team members and ensure quality control.
• Create executive-ready decks and synthesize insights across formats (decks, narratives, dashboards).
• Support business development through economic frameworks, writing, and client pitches.

Skills

Microeconomic analysis

Econometrics

Data visualization

ArcGIS

Python

Tableau

Cost-benefit analysis

Financial modeling

Tools

ArcGIS

IMPLAN

REMI

Costar

Tableau

Python

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Economics and Strategy Advisory Consultant in the US East region to lead economic analysis for infrastructure and policy projects. You will build economic models, advise clients, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across economics, policy, and finance.

This hybrid role is based in the Washington, DC area. You will conduct microeconomic analyses, prepare executive‑ready decks, and contribute to business development while mentoring junior staff and connecting