Consulting Associate (Energy practice)

About Charles River Associates

For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you launch your career.

Position Overview

Consultants in CRA’s Energy practice have researched, published, taught, and consulted on energy matters for a wide range of clients, including electric and gas utilities, investors, power asset owners and developers, power agencies, large industrial firms, and clean energy technology leaders. Our work in the energy industry has guided the energy transitions of major firms, established legal precedents in economics, and set new standards in market design and oversight. We have advised on developing the structure of national and regional competitive markets, reorganized multi-billion-dollar companies, testified in hundred-million-dollar damages litigation, and played a key role in most North American utility mergers and acquisitions that have taken place over the last decade.

As a firm we offer a top-notch experience for our consultants; a rigorous analytical education, opportunities for significant responsibility, and resources to support professional growth. As a Consulting Associate, you will conduct research and use software to organize, analyze, and deliver data-driven insights, you will have frequent contact with senior leadership, you will be given the opportunity to engage directly with clients, and you will always have your project team as a resource. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Performing a broad range of quantitative consulting tasks such as building and running electric power system models, database management, and forecasting
• Analyzing economic and financial data using spreadsheets and statistical programs
• Conducting industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies
• Investigating and analyzing market rules, regulations, industry trends, or other documents
• Reviewing and summarizing analyst reports, client documents, and industry trade press
• Engaging in client interactions and assisting with preparation of client deliverables
• Assisting in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings
• Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses
• Assisting with whitepaper development, recruiting, and training efforts

Desired Qualifications

We’re looking for energetic, highly-motivated candidates with a strong interest in the energy industry who have majored in a quantitative discipline such as Economics, Finance, Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics. We place high value on research experience, computer and programming skills, presentation and communication skills, and strong writing ability. We expect Consulting Associates to learn quickly; solve problems; prioritize tasks; and communicate well with peers, senior staff, and clients. A successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively communicate complex ideas to all levels of the client organization.

Applicants with skills in both energy and economics/finance (demonstrated through coursework or work experience), and those with 3-5 years of relevant work experience, will be viewed most favorably. Experience with MS Excel, programming languages, or other data analytics tools are a plus.

To Apply

To be considered for a position in the United States, we require the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.

Career Growth and Benefits 

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client’s location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices remain open for those who choose or need to be there.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/AAE). As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

The city of New York requires CRA to include a good-faith estimate of the wage range for this role. This range is specific to individuals applying to work in our New York office and considers a number of factors including but not limited to experience, education level, and expertise. A good-faith estimate of the base wage range for this role is $95,000 – $110,000; actual total compensation may also include benefits and bonus.

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