Early Career | Energy & Utilities Market Analyst (2027)

PA Consulting Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Consulting Group in Denver seeks an Early Career Energy & Utilities Market Analyst (2027) to support market forecasting, data analysis, and client-ready recommendations across electricity and natural gas markets.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, develop reports, and contribute to investment and asset valuation assessments while building foundational consulting skills through mentorship and project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree expected Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 in related fields.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, visualization tools, or quantitative analysis is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative across teams.
• Curiosity and interest in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Commitment to inclusive teamwork and diverse perspectives.
• Non-traditional backgrounds welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support electricity and natural gas market analysis and forecasting.
• Perform quantitative, economic, and financial analysis using data and modeling tools.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support energy infrastructure investment and asset valuation assessments.
• Develop reports, presentations, and client-ready recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve energy challenges.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative research

Communication skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, data science, energy studies, or related discipline

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Visualization tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Early Career | Energy & Utilities Market Analyst (2027)

2420 17th Street, Suite 220, Denver, CO 80202, United States of America, Denver 80202, US

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.
Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, andtogether we achieve enduring results.
We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, andtransport.
Our teams operate globally from offices across theUK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life

PA's Energy & Utilities Market Analytics team helps clients navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape through market forecasting, economic analysis, and data-driven decision making. Analysts work on projects that support utilities, investors, developers, regulators, and infrastructure owners as they evaluate opportunities and risks across the energy sector.
We’re seeking individuals beginning their professional journey in consulting as either a recent college grad or by re-entering the workforce following continued education and development. We welcome students graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027, as well as individuals who have developed relevant capabilities through apprenticeships, workforce development programs, military service, community leadership, or other non-traditional pathways.
Through mentorship, hands‑on project work, formal development opportunities, and client engagements, you will build the skills needed for a successful consulting career.
As an Energy & Utilities Market Analyst at PA, you will:

Support electricity and natural gas market analysis and forecasting.

Perform quantitative, economic, and financial analysis using data and modeling tools.

Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Support energy infrastructure investment and asset valuation assessments.

Develop reports, presentations, and client‑ready recommendations.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex energy challenges.

Qualifications

We're looking for individuals who are curious, collaborative, and motivated to solve complex challenges. Successful candidates will typically demonstrate:

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.You’re able to simplify complex problems and ideas through structured analysis and clear thinking.

Curiosity and interest in conducting quantitative and qualitative research to answer complex business questions.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, and seniority‑levels.

Initiative, adaptability, and comfort working in dynamic environments.

Commitment to inclusive teamwork and respect for diverse perspectives.

Your background includes:

Bachelor's or Master's degree expected by Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 in economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, data science, energy studies, or a related discipline. Non‑traditional backgrounds and pathways welcome also.

Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.

Experience with Python, R, SQL, visualization tools, or quantitative analysis is a plus.

Additional information

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site
Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.
Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.
Find out more about Life at PA here .
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

Group medical insurance

Health Savings Account with company match

Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources

Long term care plan

Vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan with company profit sharing contribution

Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit

15 days paid vacation days with the opportunity to buy five additional days

Company and Voluntary income protection benefits

Gym and health incentive reimbursement

Pet and legal insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Plan

Annual performance‑based bonus

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us [e-mail]
In compliance with Colorado’s, New York’s, Illinois’s, & Massachusetts's Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to Colorado and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. Salary Range: $86,750 - $106,050.