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

Charles River Associates
Boston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted December 18, 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 utility and infrastructure projects, and advising clients on complex energy market issues.

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 related to utility integrated resource plans, power plant and infrastructure due diligence, reliability assessments, and sector analysis.
  • Contribute to the development and vetting of industry-leading models through research, programming, and analysis 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.
  • Ability to be located in Boston or Washington DC in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $130,000 - $152,500 with potential for 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
Commuter benefits
Extensive skills development programs with over 100 hours of annual training
Mentoring and performance coaching
Leadership and collaboration opportunities within the firm

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