Economist

AECOM
San Francisco - United States
S: Competitive

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Economist for immediate employment for the San Francisco, CA office to join the Sustainable Development and Economics Group. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects.

Example Project Types:
Market analysis for strategic and master planning projects, focusing on infill development and transit oriented development (TOD)
Cost-benefit analysis for adaptation strategies and investment planning
Triple bottom line/sustainable return on investment analysis
Diverse financial feasibility analyses, subject to influence by regulatory and technical changes
Pro forma analysis for real estate development projects
Socioeconomic analysis for environmental impact report
Fiscal impact analysis
Affordable housing policy analysis

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with focus in economics, urban planning, public policy analysis, business, environmental studies or a related field
2+ years' experience in urban, real estate, or environmental economics, urban planning, public policy analysis, business administration and/or policy modeling/design
Excellent quantitative skills
Detail-oriented: Strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn more and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven team environment
Excellent communication and writing skills are critical
Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite imperative
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Demonstrated interest in sustainability, with a particular emphasis on quantitative analytical approaches to developing innovative solutions to complex challenges facing cities as they deal with a changing climate

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with other quantitative/statistical programs such as SAS, SPSS, IMPLAN desirable
Demonstrated interest and knowledge of the principles and practices of sustainable development with an emphasis on urban regeneration, environmental economics, and land-use/environmental policy design.
Master's degree in a related field highly desirable
Experience with financial and economic modeling desirable
Experience with ArcGis highly desirable
Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is beneficial

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