Senior Associate Transmission Strategy and Planning Energy practice
Charles River AssociatesBoston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted March 21, 2025
$120k - $170k
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Job Description
The Senior Associate at CRA's Energy practice conducts research, analysis, and modeling related to power markets, transmission planning, and congestion management, providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to clients in the energy industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage energy practice teams in market and transmission analysis engagements
- Conduct research and analyze data using specialized software to deliver insights
- Act as custodian of nodal production costing and power flow models
- Develop forecast scenarios, interpret study results, and identify mitigation options for transmission issues
- Support model development through research, programming, and vetting
- Create presentations and reports to communicate findings to clients
- Present complex information effectively to senior and mid-level client staff
- Oversee junior staff in producing reports, presentations, and market analyses
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or related fields; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in markets and transmission planning, power flow analysis, nodal production cost analysis, and assessment of congestion basis-risk across Eastern RTO markets.
- At least 2 years of professional experience directly managing or leading the work of others.
- Fluency in power flow assessment packages such as PowerGEM TARA, GE-PSLF, PSS-E, or PowerWorld with at least 3 years of experience using these tools.
- Fluency in nodal production cost models such as PROMOD, Aurora, Plexos, or Gridview with at least 3 years of experience.
- Knowledge of RTO and regional planning authority planning processes, including interconnection rules and regional reliability planning processes for PJM, MISO, and SPP.
- Excellent presentation skills and writing ability.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members.
- Strong project management and client engagement skills.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $120,000 - $170,000 with potential bonuses
Work schedule: 3 to 4 days per week in the office, with remote work options during certain times of the year
Work environment perks: Collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, career mentoring, internal seminars, leadership and collaboration opportunities
Additional benefits: Comprehensive total rewards program, wellness programming supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being, in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international travelers
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