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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 18, 2025
$130k - $153k
Energy Consulting
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Job Description

This role involves providing economic and quantitative analysis related to power and natural gas markets, developing and managing market models, and advising clients on energy sector strategies and infrastructure projects within a consulting environment.

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.
  • Conduct research, programming, and vetting to develop industry-leading models in 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 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 bonus incentive compensation
Work location flexibility with 3 to 4 days in the office per week
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
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
Robust skills development programs with over 100 hours of annual training
Mentoring and performance coaching from senior colleagues
Opportunities for internal leadership and collaboration activities

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