Senior Associate​/Utility Regulation and Finance; 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. CRA provides a collegial environment and training opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our consultants in CRA's Energy Practice advise clients in the regulated energy space on critical business issues. We represent utilities and energy firms in regulatory and dispute contexts, support investor transactions, and help plan future energy grids. We offer expert testimony in docketed proceedings and collaborate across the supply chain to support growth in the electric, gas, and water industries across North America and Europe.

• Manage teams working on engagements including rate cases, regulatory strategy development, and transaction due diligence.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on rate-making and regulatory strategy for clients.
• Build models to calculate rates, utility cost of service, or support transactions.
• Develop presentations, reports, and expert testimony.
• Engage and communicate effectively with clients.
• Oversee junior staff in producing reports, presentations, and analyses.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
  Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with complex regulatory and financial models.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience as an expert witness in regulatory proceedings is a strong plus.
• Previous project and client management experience is a strong plus.

• Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package.
• Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

CRA encourages a hybrid work model with 3–4 days per week in the office, with occasional remote work options based on work commitments and holiday periods.

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/AAE). We are committed to equity and inclusion and strive for a fair, consistent hiring process.

This position is open to candidates located in the United States.

State and local wage estimate: $115,000 - $220,000 (California, New York, Washington DC).