Associate Principal/Wholesale Power Markets Consultant (Energy practice)

The role

You will serve as a subject matter expert on North American electricity market structures and policies. You will advise clients on market rule changes, conduct strategic analyses, and support interconnection strategy development.

What you will do

• Serve as a subject matter expert on North American electricity market structures, policies, and rules
• Advise clients on the implications of market rule changes
• Conduct strategic analyses of market participation pathways
• Support clients in interconnection strategy development
• Develop and review technical reports, white papers, and regulatory filings
• Lead or support engagements including resource planning, market entry, transmission access, and capacity accreditation
• Mentor junior staff
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing and client engagement

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in the electricity sector
• Direct experience with ISO/RTO markets (e.g., CAISO, PJM, SPP, ERCOT, MISO, ISO-NE)
• Bachelor's degree
• In-depth knowledge of market design and interconnection processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a related field (economics, engineering, public policy, energy systems)
• Exposure to modeling or analytics tools used in electricity markets (e.g., PROMOD, PLEXOS, GridView, ABB, ISO data APIs, etc.)
• Experience working with or for utilities, grid operators, project developers, or market advisory firms
• Experience with policy and regulatory engagement, such as participation in stakeholder processes or filings before FERC/state commissions

Benefits

• 100 hours of training annually
• 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

• Include resume with current address, personal email and telephone number
• Include 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.