Principal Consultant - Gas Pipeline/FERC Expert

Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 161,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. is seeking a Principal Consultant – Gas Pipeline/FERC Expert to lead complex engagements in Washington, DC (remote options across the US are considered).

The role focuses on prudence evaluations, expert testimony, and coordinating with FERC and other agencies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in energy utilities, 10+ years of relevant experience, and proven sales and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in economics, math, finance or accounting.
• 10+ years’ experience in the energy/utilities space in consulting, utility, public utilities commission or Big 4.
• Experience writing or providing expert witness testimony for utility rate cases or regulatory proceedings.
• Willingness to travel across the US and Canada for client engagements and hearings.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and manage deliverables for client engagements in the energy sector.
• Conduct prudence evaluations including document review, testimony, and hearings support.
• Evaluate prudence issues related to energy and gas pipelines at the FERC level.
• Coordinate between FERC requirements and other agencies to improve efficiency.
• Provide economic analysis, rate case support, and cost estimates for utility clients.
• Assist with business development and client relationship building.
• Assess offerings and recommend enhancements to grow consulting market share.

Skills

FERC expertise

Regulatory testimony

Business development

Stakeholder communication

Economic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Math/Finance/Accounting

Master’s Degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Principal Consultant – Gas Pipeline/FERC Expert

Location: Washington, DC

Company Description:

Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. ( www.ceadvisors.com ) (“Concentric”) is an employee-owned leading management consulting and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy and utility industries. Concentric specializes in financial advisory assignments; market assessment and strategy development; ratemaking and utility regulation; litigation support; and management and operations consulting. Concentric was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA with additional offices in Washington, DC and Calgary.

We offer a highly competitive base salary and incentive compensation bonus package, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes vacation time, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, top notch health/dental/vision insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement, along with access to training opportunities to support professional growth objectives. In addition, we immerse our employees in a hard-working, collegial and cooperative culture with the opportunity to become a shareholder in the firm.

We are looking for a Principal Consultant – Gas Pipeline/FERC Expert. We are open to hiring this person primarly for our Washington, DC office, but would consider hiring for our Marlborough, Massachusetts headquarters, or remotely across the United States.

Salary Range: Base salary of $161,000 - $230,000 depending on the level hired, plus year-end annual incentive compensation bonus

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight, manage and execute deliverables for client engagement projects from various investor-owned utilities and other client types
• Provide a wide range of services required in prudence evaluations, including document review and analysis, written testimony, litigation support, and live testimony in hearings
• Evaluate and provide testimony on various prudence issues related to energy and gas pipelines, including those at the FERC level
• Assist clients in managing coordination between FERC requirements and regulations and those of other federal and state agencies to minimize duplication and create efficiencies
• Provide economic analysis, right of way planning, rate case filing and cost estimates for utility clients
• Assist with business development opportunities and building new and existing utility client relationships
• Frequently evaluate the performance of existing offerings, recommending adjustments or enhancements to optimize consulting market share

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Economics, Math, Finance, or Accounting
• Master’s Degree, MBA or PhD preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in the energy utility space, either at a consulting firm, a utility, a public utilities commission, or a Big 4 Accounting firm, or similar organizations
• Proven ability to generate consulting services sales and direct team-based business development tasks
• Proven experience in leading the ideation, design, and implementation of new service offerings
• Experience writing or providing expert witness testimony for utility rate cases or other utility regulatory proceedings
• Very strong communication and presentation skills, including Microsoft Office suite
• Must be able to present complex ideas and strategies to utility leadership
• Requires occasional travel to client sites and regulatory hearings, typically throughout the US and Canada

Depending on the level hired, the base salary for this role will typically start at $200,000 plus annual incentive compensation bonus.

We are looking for employees who are collegial and collaborative, enjoy working in a team environment, and have the ability to also operate independently. We need people with strong attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize your own workload, while maintaining accuracy, consistency and confidentiality. If you enjoy problem solving and analytical thinking, and have experience in the energy/utilities world, Concentric may be the place for you.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Energy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to help build the future of energy. Concentric's consulting team is welcoming to all walks of life.

From Concentric's inception, Diversity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees have different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for the energy space. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Concentric recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all employment actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.