Graduates Senior Associate Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Experts; Energy Pr

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Boston, MA;
New York, NY;
Washington, DC

Senior Associate Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Experts (Energy Practice).

• Acting as a principal custodian of some of the Energy practice’s power and natural gas market models, including capacity expansion models, production cost models, storage models, reliability models, and revenue requirement models.
• Performing a broad range of quantitative consulting tasks such as developing power and gas market scenarios and assumptions, evaluating new energy technologies, calculating LCOEs, and running market simulations and interpreting results.
• Managing and contributing to engagements involving utility integrated resource plans, commercial due diligence of power plants and energy infrastructure, reliability and RTO assessments, and other power and gas sector analysis.
• Supporting the development of industry leading models through research and analysis, programming, and model vetting in areas like reliability (LOLE), resource adequacy (ELCC), storage, and EV/DER penetration.
• Developing presentations and reports to concisely, comprehensively, and accurately share findings with clients on complex matters.
• Presenting to senior‑ and mid‑level staff of clients.
• Overseeing junior staff in the production of reports, presentations, and market analyses.

• Minimum two years of professional experience in power and/or natural gas market modeling using tools such as AURORAxmp, PLEXOS, PROMOD, and Encompass.
• Previous project and client management experience required.
• Strong interest and knowledge of power and natural gas market modeling and solving client challenges that depend on this modeling.
• Excellent presentation skills and writing ability.
• Strong problem solving abilities and resourcefulness.
• Working well in a team environment, and willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members.
• Can be located in Boston or Washington DC; hybrid working environment.

• Enrolled in MBA program from a top‑tier school OR enrolled in Master’s Degree program in Energy related field OR enrolled in a PhD program in an Energy related field.
• 2–4 years work experience, preferably in a related role (e.g., industry‑specific expertise, consulting, finance) prior to enrollment in degree program.
• Highly motivated and genuine interest in consulting.
• Analytical and intellectually curious.
• Evidence of successful team work and team leadership.
• Desire to build and grow our practice.
• Works well in a team environment, and willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members.

• Resume/CV – please include current address, email and telephone number.
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals. Also, please note if you have interest in a particular practice and/or a location preference.

A good‑faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 – $152,500.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, wellness programs, and paid parental leave.

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.