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.
Responsibilities 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
Infrastructure 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 transportation 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 EXCEL
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 - $152,726.06STV 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.
Skills Required
- 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
- Ability 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
STV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with multiple plan options and telehealth, and is often characterized as good to above average for an engineering/consulting firm. Benefits such as company-paid life/disability and FSAs further support the overall healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and a discretionary annual contribution, aligning with a benefits package portrayed as competitive. Some indications suggest additional employer contributions may occur in certain years.
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Parental & Family Support — PTO, company holidays, paid parental leave, and resources like an Employee Assistance Program and backup childcare are presented as family-supportive elements. These components are frequently cited as positives within the overall package.
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What We Do
STV offers professional services for the infrastructure that powers our lives. We are experts in transportation systems, building design, water systems and other essential infrastructure. Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future. Our expertise includes architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, program and construction management (PM/CM) and advisory services.
