Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Experts

3 months ago

Boston, United States Charles River Associates Full time
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.

For over 50 years, 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
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Job Qualifications
  • Background in operations research, economics, computer science, finance, or engineering
  • Master's 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.
  • 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
  • Previous project and client management required
  • 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 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.

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