What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economist II position at AECOM?
Company Description
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
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 - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
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.
AECOM is seeking an infrastructure economist II based in Arlington, Virginia. 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.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
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Day-to-day client interaction
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Provide solutions to client questions that are developed from a foundation of understanding or analysis of client business practices and goals
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Ensure project goals and deadlines are met
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Ensure the highest level of economic research is conducted through defining scope of work, developing qualification statements and developing project strategy plans
Qualifications
Minimum:
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Bachelor's degree in economics, civil/transportation engineering or related field
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2 years of economic transportation research or similar industry
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Experience in applied econometrics or advanced forecasting
Preferred:
- Master's degree in economics, civil/transportation engineering or related field
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Relocation is not available for this role.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Join us and let's get started.
ReqID: J10084524
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Consulting Services
Work Location Model: Remote
