Senior Infrastructure Economist

STV•Washington, DC

7d•$133,635 - $152,726•Remote

About The Position

STV has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Economist to join our Advisory department at one of our major northeast offices. We are seeking a self-motivated economist to join a growing group that provides economic research and findings for very interesting infrastructure-related economic questions. Our clients are typically governmental entities and private sector who bring to us projects that assist them realizing their current or future infrastructure needs. Remote work is an option available in the US.

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, energy or water or similar industry
Must be able to perform economic projects independently and lead tasks
Experience in creating benefit-cost models
Experience in applied econometrics or advanced forecasting
Excellent data management and quantitative skills
Proficient in MS EXCEL
Commitment to quality and providing objective analysis and attention to detail
Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in economics, planning, business, civil infrastructure engineering, or related field
Experience with MS ACCESS and econometric programs such as SPSS, STATA, 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, energy, water or similar industry

Responsibilities

Team/task 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 support
Proposal and marketing support

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships