Economic Consulting Intern (Spring 2027)

HDR•Washington, DC

About The Position

HDR is hiring an Economic Consulting Intern to support economic analysis of major infrastructure projects. The intern will help investigate projects’ financial and economic mechanisms and assess their social, economic, and environmental benefits. Work includes evaluating the financial feasibility of new technologies and innovative projects and identifying ways clients can improve operational efficiency. The intern will support the development of financial, economic, and statistical models using Excel or other analytical software; research economic relationships; collect and compile data; review and analyze economic information; prepare reports; and organize findings into report formats and graphic illustrations. The role may involve working independently on small projects or assisting senior staff on larger projects. The intern will work with HDR’s economics team to learn industry practices in economic modeling, improve data visualization skills, collaborate with experienced economists, and support project managers and staff in quantitative, technical, and qualitative work. The position also involves assessing source data quality, gaining familiarity with econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven decision-support tools, and conducting research and writing reports that connect quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
Attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate economics or business program.
Preferably have completed two years toward a degree and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to the field of study or industry.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Support development of financial, economic, and statistical models using Excel or other analytical software.
Conduct research to interpret and solve problems involving economic relationships.
Collect and compile data for research.
Review and analyze economic data and prepare reports detailing investigation results.
Organize data into report formats and prepare graphic illustrations of findings.
Work independently on small projects or assist senior staff on larger projects.
Work with the economics team to learn industry-leading practices for economic modeling.
Prepare materials for client presentations to strengthen data visualization.
Work with a supervisor to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Assess data quality based on primary sources.
Gain familiarity with econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven decision-support tools.
Support HDR project managers and staff in quantitative, technical, and qualitative settings.
Perform research and write reports connecting quantitative and qualitative ideas and approaches.