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2026 Graduates Senior Associate Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Experts Energy Practice

Charles River Associates
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted December 4, 2025
$130k - $153k
Energy Consulting
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Job Description

The role involves providing economic and market modeling expertise in the energy sector, including developing and analyzing power and natural gas market models, supporting client engagements, and presenting findings to clients, with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop power and natural gas market models, including capacity expansion, production cost, storage, reliability, and revenue requirement models.
  • Perform quantitative analysis such as developing market scenarios, evaluating energy technologies, calculating LCOEs, and running market simulations.
  • Support engagements involving utility integrated resource plans, power plant and infrastructure due diligence, reliability assessments, and sector analysis.
  • Conduct research, programming, and vetting to develop industry-leading models in areas like reliability, resource adequacy, storage, and EV/DER penetration.
  • Develop presentations and reports to communicate complex findings to clients clearly and accurately.
  • Oversee junior staff in producing reports, presentations, and market analyses.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 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 is 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.
  • Enrolled in MBA program from a top-tier school OR enrolled in Master’s Degree program in Energy related field OR enrolled in a PhD program in an Energy related field.
  • 2-4 years of work experience, preferably in a related role such as industry-specific expertise, consulting, or finance prior to enrollment in degree program.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $130,000 - $152,500 with potential bonus incentive compensation
Work location flexibility with 3 to 4 days in the office and options for remote work
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Paid training and professional development programs
Mentoring and career coaching
Opportunities for internal leadership and collaboration activities

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