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Jacobs

Senior Economic and Financial Consultant

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Jacobs
Global technical professional services firm delivering consulting, engineering & project delivery.
Lead economic and financial analyses for infrastructure projects and funding
3d ago
$123,600 - $158,025
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hybrid
Company Size
45,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture & interiors
Construction
Engineering
Environmental
Information technology
Integrated Project Services
Operations & Maintenance
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Advanced Manufacturing
Cities & Places
Energy
Environmental
National Security & Defense
Life Sciences
Transportation
Water
Role
What you would be doing
economic studies
funding strategy
cip prioritization
business cases
client presentations
research publications
  • Lead pursuits for economic and financial studies or financial tasks within larger multi-disciplinary pursuits, including developing appropriate scopes of work and fee estimates for economic and financial consulting tasks.
  • Lead funding strategy and financial planning projects to help identify the appropriate mix of outside funding, debt, and equity funding sources to implement capital projects and pay for ongoing operation and maintenance expenditures.
  • Lead Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) prioritization studies and other related studies to help identify the appropriate sequencing of capital projects and related operating initiatives for municipal, regional, and state clients.
  • Published articles in recognized industry publications and/or presentations at recognized conferences in the related sector.
  • Present findings of economic and financial studies to client staff and governing bodies.
  • Lead business case analyses, financial pro forma projections, benefit-cost analyses, cost of service, rate and valuation models, and other related forms of economic and financial analysis with support from more junior members of the financial services team.
What you bring
master’s
5+ years
economic analysis
financial analysis
leadership
mentoring
  • Notable project experience in leading financial and economic studies in the related sector, either as a consultant or a government agency lead.
  • Strong writing skills, including the ability to develop and review write-ups of the findings of economic and financial analyses.
  • Industry domain economic and financial expertise and leadership in at least one primary sector of infrastructure (water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, or other) as demonstrated by
  • Ability to train and mentor more junior members of the consulting team.
  • Master’s degree in economics, finance, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience required, with 5+ years preferred.
  • Contributions to industry guidance documents or research studies in the related sector.
  • Proven ability to successfully lead multi-disciplinary teams such as teams that include engineers, planners, economists, and scientists, all contributing to their respective elements of a project within required schedules and budgets.
  • Proactive involvement in recognized industry associations and committees related to economics and finance for the related sector of infrastructure.
  • Training and significant experience in principles of economics and finance, including business case analysis, benefit-cost analysis, cost of service and rate-making, and financial forecasting.
  • Experience in developing and documenting economic and financial analyses to support successful grant applications to State and Federal agencies in the United States is preferred, but not required.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1947
Year Established
The firm was established in 1947 by Joseph J. Jacobs as a small engineering venture.
Revenue $14–16B
Annual Revenue Range
The company generates annual revenue between $14 billion and $16 billion.
Backlog $22B
Backlog Value
The firm maintains a robust backlog of approximately $22 billion.
Rank #1 ENR
Top 500 Rank
The company consistently ranks at the top of ENR's Top 500 Design Firms list.
  • Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services.
  • Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants.
  • Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors.
  • Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units.
  • Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal.
  • Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.
Culture + Values
  • We do things right. We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability. We make investments in our clients, people and communities, so we can grow together.
  • We challenge the accepted. We know that to create a better future, we must ask difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not afraid to try new things.
  • We aim higher. We do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We are committed to our clients by bringing innovative solutions that lead to profitable growth and shared success.
  • We live inclusion. We put people at the heart of our business. We embrace different perspectives, collaborating to make a positive impact. Through an unparalleled focus on inclusion with a diverse team of visionaries, thinkers and doers, we build trust – in each other and across our company.
Environment + Sustainability
100% Renewable Energy
Sustainability Achievement
Achieved 100% renewable energy and net-zero carbon emissions for operations (Scopes 1, 2, and business travel) in 2020, aligned with the PAS 2060 standard.
61% Emissions Reduction
GHG Reduction Milestone
Reduced total value-chain GHG emissions by 61% by FY 22 (from FY 19 baseline) to 130,232 tCOâ‚‚e, maintaining net-zero for Scopes 1, 2, and travel emissions after offsets and certificates.
$50/tonne COâ‚‚e
Carbon Pricing Initiative
Introduced carbon pricing of $50 USD per tonne COâ‚‚e on business travel, with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
65% Suppliers Target
Supplier Sustainability Commitment
Committed to ensuring 65% of suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2025.
  • Committed to becoming carbon negative for operations and travel by 2030.
  • Science-based target for full value-chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
  • Joined The Climate Pledge: carbon-neutral by 2040, a decade ahead of Paris Agreement.
  • Introduced carbon pricing ($50 USD per tonne COâ‚‚e) on business travel with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
  • Launched inaugural sustainability-linked bonds in FY 23 tied to gender equality (UN SDG 5/10) and climate action (UN SDG 13).
  • Climate Action Plan: ensure every project becomes a climate-response opportunity; maintain carbon neutrality and 100% low-carbon electricity.
Inclusion & Diversity
45%
Female or Ethnically Diverse Representation
45% of the Board of Directors are female or ethnically diverse.
63%
Diverse Executives
The Executive Leadership Team comprises 63% diverse members.
40%
Women in Leadership
40% of the Executive Leadership Team are women.
8 Networks
Employee Networks
Eight employee networks representing diverse groups within the company.
  • To be the employer of choice and recognized globally for attracting diverse talent where inclusion is our differentiator in bringing innovative thought and solutions to our clients.
  • Create an environment where diverse employees want to join, feel they belong and will thrive.
  • Underwent full pay equity review annually, with budget allocated to rectify inequities in like‑for‑like roles.
  • Instituted inclusion and diversity goals within senior leadership compensation metrics since FY 19.
  • Committed to launching conscious inclusion training for all employees.
  • Partnered with external organizations (e.g., NSBE, SHPE, Catalyst) and recognized by HRC, Disability Equality Index, Times Top 50 Employers for Women, Australia WGEA Employer of Choice.
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