Early Career | Energy & Utilities Policy & Regulatory Analyst (2027)

PAs Energy & Utilities Policy & Regulatory team helps clients understand how policy regulation and stakeholder priorities shape investment decisions and the future of energy infrastructure. Analysts contribute to work that supports utilities regulators investors and developers navigating complex industry challenges. 

Were seeking individuals beginning their professional journey in consulting as either a recent college grad or by re-entering the workforce following continued education and development. We welcome students graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 as well as individuals who have developed relevant capabilities through apprenticeships workforce development programs military service community leadership or other non-traditional pathways. 

Through mentorship hands-on project work formal development opportunities and client engagements you will build the skills needed for a successful consulting career. 

As an Energy & Utilities Market Analyst at PA you will: 

• Conduct policy regulatory and market research. 

• Analyze the potential impacts of policy and regulatory developments. 

• Support strategy development and stakeholder engagement activities. 

• Help assess risks opportunities costs and benefits associated with energy investments. 

• Develop reports presentations and client-facing materials. 

• Collaborate with technical economic and market experts across project teams. 

Qualifications :

Were looking for individuals who are curious collaborative and motivated to solve complex challenges. Successful candidates will typically demonstrate: 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical able to simplify complex problems and ideas through structured analysis and clear thinking. 

• Curiosity and interest in conducting quantitative and qualitative research to answer complex business questions. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams disciplines and seniority-levels.  

• Initiative adaptability and comfort working in dynamic environments. 

• Commitment to inclusive teamwork and respect for diverse perspectives. 

Your background includes:  

• Bachelors or Masters degree expected by Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 in public policy economics political science environmental studies energy studies or a related field. Non-traditional backgrounds and pathways welcome also.  

• Experience with Excel PowerPoint and Word required.  

• Experience with research writing qualitative or quantitative analysis and presentation development is a plus.  

Additional Information :

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment including up to 5 days per week on a client site 

Life At PA encompasses our peoples experience at PA. Its about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. 

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. 

Find out more about Life at PA here. 

We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: 

• Group medical insurance  

• Health Savings Account with company match  

• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources  

• Long term care plan  

• Group dental insurance  

• Vision plan  

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit sharing contribution  

• Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit  

• 15 days paid vacation days with the opportunity to buy five additional days  

• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days  

• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits  

• Gym and health incentive reimbursement  

• Pet and legal insurance Plans  

• Employee Assistance Plan  

• Annual performance-based bonus  

Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age background disability genetic information parental or family status religion or belief race ethnicity nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity (or expression) political belief veteran status or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process at either application or interview please contact us on  

In compliance with Colorados New Yorks Illinoiss & Massachusettss Equal Pay Transparency Act PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role.  This salary range is specific to Colorado and is commensurate with experience market data applicant skills internal equity and/or degrees/certifications.  Salary Range: $86750 - $106050.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time