Economist

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s 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 new energy. We’re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

**Job Description**:
AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Professional Infrastructure Economist to join our growing Infrastructure Strategy and Economics team based in Melbourne.

You will use your economic analysis and advisory skills to contribute to the development of high-profile infrastructure projects in Victoria, and others across Australia. Our priorities include Victoria’s Big Build transport program, government-led energy transition and decarbonisation programs, and social improvement projects across the health and environment sectors.

The team

You will be part of a thriving and cohesive team underpinned by a culture of professional support and ongoing development.

Sitting within the broader Infrastructure Advisory group, the Infrastructure Strategy and Economics team is responsible for providing economic advisory services across a range of sectors including transport, energy, defence, health, and water.

We work closely with a range of public and private sector clients across Australia and New Zealand to solve complex infrastructure issues and will provide you with the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and gain valuable industry experience.

About the role

We are looking for an innovative, dynamic individual who is keen to:
+ Learn about all types of infrastructure projects, including planning, design and funding

+ Work with our engineers, planners and other technical specialists to develop fit-for-purpose solutions for our clients

+ Multi-task and deliver challenging, complex projects.

As a Professional Infrastructure Economist, you will have the following responsibilities:
+ Supporting the development of business cases for infrastructure projects

+ Undertaking economic modelling and analysis

+ Build and maintain close working relationships with internal and external clients

+ Communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders

+ Participating in proposal development, project management, and report writing

In return, we will support and develop your career through a program of on-the-job and structured training that covers industry-specific skill building, project management, client engagement, and leadership development. We are offering you a career, not just a job.

**Qualifications**:
+ A degree in commerce/economics, finance, and/or engineering disciplines, or similar.

+ 1-3 years of relevant industry experience

+ Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets

+ Strong communication and presentation skills

+ An interest in problem-solving and ability to think creatively

+ Emerging project management skills

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

+ Strong proficiency in Excel and other relevant software

+ A desire to deliver AECOM’s Values and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Additional Information

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better t