Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Lead (Energy practice)
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Charles River Associates
The Charles River Associates (CRA) Energy practice provides strategic economic and regulatory advice on issues covering the energy ecosystem and the underlying energy transition internationally. Our expert advisors focus evidence-based research rigorous analysis and first-hand industry expertise to devise strategies manage risks and uncertainty identify and help unlock value pools advise on transactions and transform operating models. We further provide expert witness support in regulatory matters investor state disputes international arbitration and civil litigation.
Since 1965 CRA 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 accelerate your career.
We are seeking qualified candidates with prior experience and knowledge of power and gas market modeling and analysis to join our team. We are hiring for positions across multiple levels. The job qualifications below are the minimal requirements
Position Overview
- Acting as a principal custodian of some of the Energy practices 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in operations research economics computer science finance or engineering Masters degree preferred;
- A minimum two years of professional experience in power and/or natural gas market modeling using tools like AURORAxmp PLEXOS PROMOD and Encompass;
- Previous project and client management experience required;
- Strong interest in 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
To Apply
To be considered for this position please submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings) with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Experience
- HVAC
- Territory Management
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Contracts
About Company
Charles River Associates is a global consulting firm offering economic, financial, and strategic expertise to law firms, corporations, accounting firms, and governments.
