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Associate Principal Utility Regulation and Finance Energy practice

Charles River Associates
Boston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted December 18, 2025
$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 regulatory strategies, with a focus on developing industry expertise and managing complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise clients in the regulated energy sector on issues related to utility regulation, rate cases, and infrastructure projects.
  • Represent utilities and energy firms before regulators and in docketed proceedings.
  • Develop strategies to create value and reduce risk for utility clients and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the delivery of impactful reports and analyses on utility revenue requirements, cost of capital, rate design, and related areas.
  • Manage projects related to utility rate cases, regulatory proceedings, and transactions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders in the energy industry.

Requirements

  • At least 6 years of experience working in consulting with energy regulated firms, including experience contributing to the delivery of impactful reports and analyses, managing projects on a day-to-day basis, and building relationships with clients.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant financial, economics, or business discipline is required.
  • A master’s degree in a relevant field is strongly desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage consulting teams and complex assignments with limited oversight.
  • 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.
  • Experience acquired in consulting roles as well as in-house with utility companies, banks, developers, and regulatory agencies is preferred.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex, technical concepts with impact.
  • Familiarity with ratemaking proceedings, disputes, or other docketed matters.
  • Ability to work comfortably in an unstructured environment.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range: $140,000 - $215,000 annually, with potential bonus incentive compensation
Work schedule flexibility with at least 3 to 4 days in the office per week
Work environment perks including a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and career mentoring
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
Paid commuter benefits

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