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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.

HDR is a top-ten U.S. architecture, engineering, and construction firm with a growing international practice. HDR is currently looking for an Economist / Economic Analyst for the downtown Denver office. Entry-level economists are expected to contribute to economic analyses by conducting primary and secondary research. The analyses typically address the economic value of infrastructure projects in the transportation, water, and energy industries - some of which include the largest public works in Colorado and the Mountain West. Candidates with sound knowledge and skills in economic concepts, spreadsheet modeling, and written and verbal communication will excel in this position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supporting studies involving analysis of financial, economic, statistical data for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Conducting research analyses and devising methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of available sources of data and various financial and economic techniques, and assessing data quality based on primary source.
• Develop an understanding of industry-leading best practices for economic modeling, and developing economic models to complete benefit-cost analyses, risk analyses, and lifecycle cost analyses.
• Supporting the development of cash flow models for financial plans.
• Gain familiarity with economic techniques such as forecasting and data-driven decision support tools.
• Assisting in the preparation of applications for grant programs included those included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
• Supporting the development of solutions to economic, financial, and policy issues impacting infrastructure.
• Strengthen data visualization skills through preparation of materials for client presentations.
• Coordinating with diverse project teams (internal and external) for data collection, project development, and technical analysis.
• Work with supervisor to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Researching and writing reports that connect quantitative and qualitative ideas and approaches.
• Support HDR project managers and staff in quantitative/technical and qualitative settings as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field, such as Engineering, Planning, Mathematics, Public Finance, or Statistics is 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in Economics or related field
• Minimum of one year of work experience with an emphasis on research in public infrastructure or related topics is preferred, though entry-level candidates will be considered
• Experience in developing economic, financial, or risk models using analytical methods and experience with analytical packages and/or programming languages (VBA, EViews, Python, R, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of economic methods required; knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation is preferred.
• Position requires an individual with the ability to interact with clients.

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.