About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Senior Economist, we’ll count on you to:
- Direct, plan and design research to aid in interpretation of and solution of complex problems with economic relationships
- Conduct economic modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and risk or financial analysis
- Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization
- Devise methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of available sources of data and various econometric and sampling techniques
- Formulate recommendations, policies or plans to aid in market interpretation or solution of economic issues
- Take responsibility for marketing economic consulting services
- Plan and develop project activities with significant impact as needed
- Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and support staff as needed
- Work at local project sites and have regular client contact as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in water resources planning, water resources engineering, or related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree
- Experience with water infrastructure planning studies, extreme hydrology, and/or consequence analysis
- Experience with USACE planning process
- Experience with risk-based planning and risk informed decision making
- Familiarity with integration of resiliency into the planning process
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $59.71 – $85.30 hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.