Senior Associate Transmission Strategy and Planning Energy practice
Charles River AssociatesBoston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted December 18, 2025
$130k - $153k
Energy Consulting
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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 advice to clients in the energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage energy market and transmission analysis projects, including resource planning, regulatory policy, and market due diligence.
- Operate and maintain nodal production cost and power flow models to analyze energy systems.
- Conduct quantitative research, develop forecast scenarios, interpret results, and identify mitigation strategies for transmission issues.
- Develop and vet industry-leading models through research, programming, and analysis for transaction support and utility planning.
- Create presentations and reports to communicate complex findings clearly to clients.
- Present findings and insights effectively to senior and mid-level client staff.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff in report production, analysis, and market research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or related fields; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 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 using these models.
- 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 well in a team environment and willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members.
- Strong project management and client engagement skills.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $130,000 - $152,500 with potential for bonus incentive compensation
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
Work location flexibility with a hybrid work environment (3-4 days in the office)
Formal and informal training programs totaling 100 hours annually
Career mentoring and performance coaching
Leadership and collaboration development opportunities
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