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About the Role

Senior Associates in our Energy Practice work on teams that help clients make major strategic, investment, and operational decisions. They structure complex problems, conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, and translate findings into clear recommendations for executives and other decision-makers. The role offers exposure to diverse clients and challenges across the energy industry, with opportunities to take ownership of workstreams, contribute to client discussions, and work closely with senior experts. Successful candidates bring intellectual curiosity, strong analytical and communication skills, and an interest in understanding how energy businesses operate, compete, and invest.

Responsibilities

Contribute across all phases of client engagements, from defining key questions and conducting strategic, financial, market, and organizational analyses to developing recommendations and supporting implementation
Evaluate complex business challenges facing energy clients, translating data and research into clear insights and practical recommendations
Manage project workstreams, including work planning, coordination of junior team members, and delivery of high-quality analyses and client materials
Present findings and recommendations to mid- and senior-level clients, helping build consensus and inform decisions
Lead and coach junior consultants, providing direction, feedback, and opportunities to develop their skills
Support business development through proposal preparation and identification of opportunities to address client needs
Contribute to practice development through thought leadership, development of analytical tools and methods, training, and recruiting

Requirements

Currently pursuing an MBA, master’s degree, or PhD, with graduation expected in 2027
Typically three to five years of relevant professional experience before graduate study, or substantial applied research experience relevant to the energy industry
Demonstrated energy industry experience through professional roles, client engagements, or substantial applied research
Ability to structure ambiguous problems, assess evidence, evaluate trade-offs, and develop practical recommendations
Ability to take ownership of a workstream, exercise independent judgment, and manage priorities and deadlines
A collaborative approach and the ability to guide junior colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to their development
Resume – please include personal email and telephone number
Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals

Skills

Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, critically assess assumptions, and connect findings to business decisions
Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex ideas to audiences with different levels of technical knowledge
Business strategy
Performance improvement
Investment analysis
Transactions
Regulatory proceedings
Financial or power system modeling
Optimization
Data analytics
Programming

Location

United States
Canada

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior Associate

Education Level

MBA
Master's degree
PhD

Salary/Compensations

$140,000 - $152,500

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
Employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits

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.
CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.
Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.
CRA’s Energy Practice helps clients address the decisions shaping the future of the energy industry: how to meet growing electricity demand, invest in infrastructure, maintain reliable and affordable service, and respond to changes in markets, regulation, and technology.
We work with utilities, investors, developers, large energy users, regulators, and other industry participants, combining commercial insight with economic analysis and technical expertise.
Our engagements span business strategy, resource and infrastructure planning, regulatory policy, market analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation.
We help clients evaluate growth opportunities, prioritize capital investments, improve operations, and manage risk.
This includes advising on the expansion of data centers and other large energy users, investment in generation and networks, and the implications of emerging technologies for energy businesses and their customers.

Equal Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.