Senior Economic Consultant I

HDR•Omaha, NE

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 5 years equivalent experience with an emphasis on the application and interpretation of research
Experience in conceptualizing and developing economic or business models using analytical methods
Knowledge of economic/econometric methods is needed
Experience with analytical packages and/or programming languages (SAS, Eviews, SPSS, Visual Basic, etc) and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis
Duties require a sound knowledge of economic and econometric methods
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred in Economics or related field
A minimum of 7 years of equivalent experience including independent development of tasks to complete project delivery and oversight of junior staff during production
Experience with analytical packages and/or programming languages (SAS, Eviews, SPSS, Visual Basic, R, Python, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead economic analyses including developing technical approaches, budget estimates, and project schedules for specific tasks
Master the use of economic techniques such as econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven support tools
Start developing industry-leading methods and procedures in your area of expertise for internal and external clients
Lead project quality review efforts for delivering high caliber work products
Support HDR project managers and staff as needed
Contribute to internal and external marketing efforts
Understand how to use the matrix and begin to identify additional staff to support pursuits, proposals, and project staffing
Strengthen client relationships through starting to lead meetings and independently presenting results
Provide support and mentorship to more junior staff including through project task assignments