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Associate Principal Wholesale Power Markets Consultant Energy practice

Charles River Associates
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted December 18, 2025
$140k - $215k
Energy Management
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Job Description

The role involves providing expert analysis and strategic advice on U.S. electricity markets, including market design, policy, and regulatory issues, to help clients navigate complex market rules and develop effective participation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on North American electricity market structures, policies, and rules.
  • Advise clients on the implications of market rule changes, including FERC filings and capacity market design.
  • Conduct strategic analyses of market participation pathways for various energy resources.
  • Support clients in developing interconnection strategies and navigating queue timelines and network risks.
  • Develop and review technical reports, white papers, and regulatory filings related to market design.
  • Lead or support projects such as resource planning, market entry assessments, transmission analysis, and capacity strategies.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development through proposal writing and client engagement.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of professional experience in the electricity sector, with direct experience with ISO RTO markets such as CAISO, PJM, SPP, ERCOT, MISO, ISO-NE.
  • Bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree in a related field such as economics, engineering, public policy, or energy systems is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of market design and interconnection processes, including Generation and storage interconnection rules and timelines, Capacity market structures and performance requirements, and Energy market operations, bidding behavior, and congestion management.
  • Experience working with or for utilities, grid operators, project developers, or market advisory firms.
  • Experience with policy and regulatory engagement, such as participation in stakeholder processes or filings before FERC and state commissions, is preferred.
  • Exposure to modeling or analytics tools used in electricity markets such as PROMOD, PLEXOS, GridView, ABB, ISO data APIs, etc., is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across client engagements.

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
Commuter benefits
Robust skills development programs with at least 100 hours of training annually
Opportunities for internal firm development activities and leadership/collaboration opportunities

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