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Senior Economic Consultant I

HDR, Inc.
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
1917 South 67th Street (Show on map)
May 15, 2026

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.

In the role of Senior Economic Consultant, we'll count on you to:
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.)
Required Qualifications
  • 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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Industry : Water
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Dams Levees Civil Works
Job Posting : May 15, 2026
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