Senior Infrastructure Economist

Job description

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. R esponsibilities include: 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 I nfrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it is 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 energy. Infrastructure As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective infrastructure . STV’s t ransportation partners with clients to build, modernize and expand projects that carry all our communities into the future — safely and reliably. We use our extensive knowledge in planning, engineering, designing and managing systems — as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure — to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities. Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and national reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to the community . Minimum 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 E XCEL Commitment to quality and providing objective analysis and attention to detail Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis Preferred Qualifications 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 Compensation Range: $133,635.31 - $152,726.06 STV offers the following 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 STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.