Principal Consultant - Utility Revenue Requirements Specialist

Concentric Energy Advisors; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation bonus package

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Concentric Energy Advisors is seeking a Principal Consultant - Utility Revenue Requirements Specialist in Marlborough, MA or Washington, DC with remote options. The role involves managing regulatory filings and providing expert analyses for utility clients across North America.

The ideal candidate will have experience in utility revenue requirements, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields. A competitive salary range of $128,000 to $191,000 plus bonuses is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in utilities revenue requirements, at consulting firms or utilities.
• Expert knowledge of utility regulatory policies and practices including tariffs.
• Experience with revenue requirements and cost of capital.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file regulatory requirements and materials for utility clients.
• Provide analyses and support for regulatory filings.
• Manage projects, maintaining communication with clients.

Skills

Utility regulatory policies and practices

Communication and presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Math, Finance, or Accounting

Master's Degree, MBA or PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Principal Consultant - Utility Revenue Requirements Specialist

Location

Marlborough, MA or Washington, DC; open to remote employees

Company Description

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

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and incentive compensation bonus package, along with a comprehensive benefits package including vacation time, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, health/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities for professional growth.

Job Description

The Principal Consultant - Utility Revenue Requirements Specialist will prepare, file and defend revenue requirements requests and other regulatory filings and projects from our utility clients across North America.

Responsibilities

• Prepare filing materials including written testimony, schedules and other exhibits for clients and regulatory agencies in several states and provinces
• Provide detailed analyses that support regulatory filings, with the ability to defend the materials against opposition
• Oversee and manage entire projects from start to finish, delegating all tasks and maintaining regular communication with clients on project timelines
• Provide and support expert witness testimony in support of the client’s regulatory proposals before regulatory agencies
• Research, compile and present state, provincial and national precedents and trends regarding utility ratemaking and other regulatory matters
• Support Concentric’s M&A practice on matters related to regulatory due diligence and risks
• Assist with business development opportunities and building new and existing utility client relationships
• Travel to client sites and regulatory hearings throughout the US and Canada as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Economics, Math, Finance, or Accounting
• Master’s Degree, MBA or PhD preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in utilities revenue requirements, either at a consulting firm, a utility, a public utilities commission or a Big Four Accounting firm
• Expert knowledge of utility regulatory policies and practices, tariffs, rate cases and filings
• Experience with revenue requirements and cost of capital
• Experience writing or providing expert witness testimony for utility rate cases
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed
• Very strong communication and presentation skills, including Microsoft Office suite

Base Salary

Depending on the level hired, the base salary will typically fall between $128,000 to $191,000 plus annual incentive compensation bonus.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for employees who are collegial and collaborative, enjoy working in a team environment, and can operate independently. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize work while maintaining accuracy, consistency and confidentiality are essential. If you enjoy problem solving, analytical thinking and have experience in the energy/utilities world, Concentric may be the place for you.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Concentric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and administer all employment actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other status protected by law.