Senior Associate/Transmission Strategy & Planning (Energy practice)

The role

You will manage and execute client engagements by providing strategic and technical expertise in transmission planning and market-related issues. You will support transmission planning analyses, apply power system and market models, and mentor junior team members.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day execution of transmission planning and strategy engagements
• Support transmission planning analyses including regional and local planning
• Apply and interpret power system and market models
• Support large load and generation interconnection strategy
• Conduct analysis of planning processes and regulatory frameworks
• Develop insights on transmission development and project economics
• Contribute to stakeholder processes
• Mentor and guide junior team members
• Prepare client-ready deliverables
• Communicate findings to clients and internal teams

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Engineering Economics, or a related field
• 5–8 years of experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electricity market modeling
• 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)
• Experience managing project workstreams or small teams within larger engagements
• Exposure to working with utilities, developers, regulators, or large energy users on transmission-related issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning

Nice to have

• Master’s degree

Benefits

• 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
• Skills development programs
• 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.