Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Lead (Energy practice)

The role

This person will act as a custodian of power and natural gas market models and perform quantitative consulting tasks. They will manage engagements involving utility integrated resource plans and oversee junior staff.

What you will do

• Acting as a principal custodian of power and natural gas market models
• Performing quantitative consulting tasks such as developing market scenarios and calculating LCOEs
• Managing and contributing to engagements involving utility integrated resource plans and commercial due diligence
• Supporting the development of industry leading models through research, programming, and model vetting
• Developing presentations and reports to share findings with clients
• Presenting to senior- and mid-level staff of clients
• Overseeing junior staff in the production of reports, presentations, and market analyses

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations research, economics, computer science, finance, or engineering
• A minimum two years of professional experience in power and/or natural gas market modeling using tools like AURORAxmp, PLEXOS, PROMOD, and Encompass
• Previous project and client management experience
• Strong interest in and knowledge of power and natural gas market modeling
• Excellent presentation skills and writing ability
• Strong problem solving abilities and resourcefulness
• Willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members

Nice to have

• Master's degree

About the company

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world.