Applied Economist

Taylor Engineering seeks to hire an Applied Economist in of our Jacksonville, Florida office. The economist will support an array of coastal engineering projects and specific responsibilities will likely include the following tasks:

• Conducting cost-benefit analyses for coastal and storm risk management projects.
• Assessing the economic value of beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, and coastal projects for city and county governments.
• Supporting development of economic models and datasets for project planning and evaluation.
• Performing economic evaluations of dredge material use for regional sediment management.
• Preparing technical reports, presentations, and documentation for government agencies and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on engineering and environmental studies.
• Other miscellaneous tasks assigned by project managers

Requirements

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, or a closely related field
• Coursework or training in environmental economics, natural resource economics, or cost-benefit analysis
• Experience: 0 – 5 years in applied economics
• Familiarity with coastal, marine, or water resource management issues
• Experience with GIS tools or other spatial analysis software (preferred but not required)
• Exposure to statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Stata, or Python for data analysis)
• Strong ability to conduct economic modeling, including benefit-cost analyses for infrastructure and environmental projects.
• Understanding of federal, state, or local guidelines for economic analyses (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planning guidelines).
• Knowledge of ecosystem service valuation, sediment management, and dredging economics (a plus).
• Ability to perform economic analyses related to beach and coastal systems, particularly in assessing economic value to counties and cities.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize large data sets into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Candidate Characteristics

• Strong team player able to collaborate across engineering, environmental science, and planning teams.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for coastal resilience, storm risk management, and environmental economics.
• Internship, research, or project experience related to:
  • Coastal storm risk management
  • Regional sediment management
  • Environmental and coastal project valuation
• Experience working with or for county governments, federal agencies (e.g., USACE), or consulting firms.
• Demonstrated interest in marine or environmental policy.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to (35) pounds unassisted
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Possesses acceptable vision (with or without corrective lenses) to be able to see and navigate a computer screen
• Ability to conduct work in field and on construction sites

Who are we?

Here at Taylor Engineering, we are a team. We succeed together.  We are a group of professionals in a business casual, team member-focused environment. We support career growth and personal development. We work hard, and we play hard—doing both while always upholding our Vision and Values. We are servant leaders, seeking to help our clients and the community at large. Still not convinced? The Jacksonville Business Journal recently named us a 2024 Best Places to Work.

Benefits

You are not a number at Taylor and our benefit plans show we take care of our people. From flextime to playtime and from the boardroom to the classroom, you’ll find a slew of policies and programs designed to benefit you. We offer medical and dental at no cost to the employee, vision, group life, medical leave, short- and long-term disability, accrued paid leave, 401k, as well as…

• Generous PTO
• Bonus Program 
• Licensure, training, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flextime scheduling and work from home options
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Wellness incentives and monthly fitness reimbursement
• Health savings account, flexible spending account, and health reimbursement options
• Relocation reimbursement package (if necessary) 

Location

Florida

Considering relocating to or within the state of Florida? No need to wait until retirement to enjoy the sunny and warm climate, world-renowned beaches, and attractions. Florida is one of a few states that charges no state income tax, and our cost of living typically trends below the national average, depending on where you decide to call home.

Jacksonville

Jacksonville, also known as the River City, is the largest city in the state of Florida and boasts the largest urban park system in the country. Home to spectacular golf courses and host of the annual THE PLAYERS Championship, Jacksonville also offers numerous other sporting events including the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, minor league baseball, hockey, basketball, and soccer. If college football is your preference, Jacksonville also hosts the SEC Florida/Georgia game and college Bowl Games. About a 20-minute drive to the beach from downtown, you have plenty of options for fishing, watersports, and boating, not only offshore in the Atlantic Ocean but also in the St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway. Grab the family and head to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens or check out the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team—The Blue Angels—at the annual air show. There are plenty of housing options in Northeast Florida, from new construction to historic homes. You could choose a location close to historic St. Augustine or at the beach. Wherever you choose, you won’t be far from other Florida destinations including Orlando and Tampa as well as the neighboring state of Georgia (just a 30-minute drive

north) and much of the Southeast US. Do you need more reasons why Jacksonville, Florida is right for you? Check out these websites:

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Taylor Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.