Principal/Transmission Strategy and Planning Expert (Energy practice)

The role

You will lead client engagements and provide strategic and technical expertise across transmission planning, interconnection, and grid strategy. You will also manage high-performing teams and drive business development.

What you will do

• Lead transmission planning and strategy engagements
• Advise clients on planning processes and regulatory frameworks
• Apply and interpret advanced power system and market models
• Support large load and generation interconnection strategy
• Provide commercial and strategic insight on transmission development
• Serve as a senior advisor in stakeholder processes
• Lead and mentor project teams
• Drive business development and client relationships
• Communicate findings through executive presentations, reports, and expert testimony

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Engineering Economics, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electricity market modeling
• Deep familiarity with RTO/ISO transmission planning processes, interconnection procedures, and cost allocation frameworks
• Experience with power system and market modeling tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PROMOD, Aurora, or similar)
• 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing project teams and overseeing complex engagements
• Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, utilities, developers, or large energy users on transmission-related issues
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities

Nice to have

• Master’s degree

Benefits

• 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
• Technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, career mentoring and performance coaching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Commuter benefits
• In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers

Before you apply

• Submit a resume including current address, personal email and telephone number
• Submit a cover letter describing interest in CRA and how the role matches goals

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.