Associate Principal Utility Regulation and Finance Energy practice
Charles River AssociatesLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted January 27, 2026
$140k - $215k
Energy Consulting
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Job Description
The position involves providing economic and regulatory consulting services to utility clients in the energy sector, including advising on rate cases, utility transactions, and strategic planning, with a focus on complex analysis, project management, and client relationship development.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients in the regulated energy sector on utility rate cases, regulatory proceedings, and strategic planning.
- Represent utilities and energy firms before regulators and support dispute resolution.
- Develop and deliver reports, analyses, and expert testimony related to utility revenue requirements, cost of capital, rate design, and other regulatory issues.
- Manage all aspects of utility rate cases and docketed proceedings, including project coordination and client communication.
- Provide strategic advice on utility transactions, infrastructure projects, and alternative regulation mechanisms.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders in the energy industry.
- Mentor and develop junior staff and contribute to team project management.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in the relevant financial, economics, or business discipline is required.
- A master’s degree in a relevant field is strongly desired.
- At least 6 years of experience working in consulting with energy regulated firms, including experience contributing to the delivery of impactful reports and analyses, and managing projects on a day-to-day basis.
- Experience building relationships with clients is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage consulting teams and complex assignments with limited oversight.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior staff.
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills that include the ability to convey complex, technical concepts with impact.
- Experience in one or more of the following practice areas: utility revenue requirements, cost of capital, cost of service, rate design, project management involving all aspects of utility state and/or federal rate cases and similar docketed proceedings, alternative regulation including performance-based regulation, multi-year rate plans, energy decoupling, and incentive regulatory mechanisms, transactions involving regulated utilities or infrastructure, strategic advisory for utilities or owners of regulated infrastructure.
- Familiarity with ratemaking proceedings, disputes, or other docketed matters.
- Comfort working in an unstructured environment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $140,000 - $215,000 with potential bonus incentive compensation
Work location flexibility with at least 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
Skills development programs with 100 hours of annual training
Leadership and collaboration opportunities through internal development activities
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