Job Summary
AECOM has an exceptional opportunity for a Mid-level or Senior Infrastructure Economist. We are seeking a self-motivated, and seasoned economist to join a well-established, but growing group that provides economic research and findings for some of the most interesting infrastructure-related economic questions. Our clients are typically private sector and governmental entities who bring to us infrastructure economic projects that help them view their current or future infrastructure needs. Our client's solutions often start with our research results. Remote work is an option available in the US.
Some of the responsibilities include:
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Transportation
AECOM has an exceptional opportunity for a Mid-level or Senior Infrastructure Economist. We are seeking a self-motivated, and seasoned economist to join a well-established, but growing group that provides economic research and findings for some of the most interesting infrastructure-related economic questions. Our clients are typically private sector and governmental entities who bring to us infrastructure economic projects that help them view their current or future infrastructure needs. Our client's solutions often start with our research results. Remote work is an option available in the US.
Some of the responsibilities include:
- Team leader for client projects including staff project assignments and professional guidance
- Day-to-day client interaction
- Provide solutions to client questions that are developed from a foundation of understanding or analysis of client business practices and goals
- Ensure project goals and deadlines are met
- Ensure the highest level of economic research is conducted through defining scope of work, developing qualification statements, and developing project strategy plans
- Client development and marketing/sales
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Transportation
- As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. AECOM’s Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all our communities into the future — safely and reliably.
- We use our extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation systems — as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure — to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents.
- Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, civil infrastructure engineering, or related field
- 6 plus years of experience in economic infrastructure research such as transportation or water or similar industry
- Must be able to perform economic projects independently and lead tasks
- Experience in applied econometrics or advanced forecasting
- Excellent data management and quantitative skills
- Proficient in Excel
- Commitment to quality and providing objective analysis and attention to detail
- Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in economics, business, civil infrastructure engineering, or related field
- Experience with MS ACCESS and econometric programs such as SPSS, Limdep, Alogit, and EVIEWS
- Experience applying economic assessment models
- Experience with use of GIS software and datasets
- Strong writing skills are essential
- Business development and sales/marketing experience including pursuit of strategy development, bid preparation, and coordination
- Technical experience in one or more economic/infrastructure market analysis areas and ability to manage small to mid-size projects
- Excellent oral communications and organizational skills
- 10 plus years of experience in economic infrastructure research such as transportation or water or similar industry
What we offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.