Senior Associate - Energy & Climate

LE001 Berkeley Research Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

LE001 Berkeley Research Group, LLC in Washington is seeking a junior staff member for its Energy & Climate practice. The role involves conducting market research, economic modeling, and detailed reporting to help clients address challenges in the energy sector.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field and possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a competitive salary range and a commitment to diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience working with large datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with statistical or programming tools (e.g., Stata, R, Python).
• Experience in consulting, litigation support, or energy market analysis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic and financial analysis related to energy markets, regulation, pricing, and competition.
• Support the development of expert reports, testimony, and litigation materials for high-stakes disputes.
• Build and maintain market models, forecasting tools, and valuation frameworks.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with large datasets

Proficiency in Excel

Familiarity with statistical or programming tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering or related field

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

We do Consulting Differently. BRG’s Energy & Climate practice is a leading energy consulting team offering expert testimony, economic damages analysis, and strategic advisory services across the global energy sector. Renowned for its deep expertise in international energy arbitration and litigation, the team supports major energy companies and their legal counsel through all stages of dispute resolution, including commercial, investor‑state, and regulatory matters. Beyond disputes, BRG advises many of the world’s major energy companies, ranging from international oil and gas producers and distribution companies to large independent power producers, on navigating complex market dynamics, compliance, and the energy transition.

BRG Energy & Climate is seeking a junior staff position; someone preferably one year removed from either their undergraduate or graduate level studies with experience in the energy industry. BRG associates will be an integral part of the team, and are expected to conduct rigorous market research, economic modeling, and detailed reporting, helping clients address legal and business challenges. The work will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work streams that will be qualitative and quantitative in nature.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic and financial analysis related to energy markets, regulation, pricing, and competition.
• Support the development of expert reports, testimony, and litigation materials for high‑stakes disputes and arbitration matters.
• Build and maintain market models, forecasting tools, and valuation frameworks.
• Evaluate commercial contracts, pricing mechanisms, and damages claims.
• Synthesize complex data into clear, compelling presentations for internal teams, clients, and legal counsel.
• Collaborate with senior staff and experts to develop strategic insights and client deliverables.
• Stay current on energy policy, regulatory developments, and market trends.
• Perform qualitative energy industry research, synthesize findings, and provide client‑ready written summaries, memos, and expert report sections.
• Contribute to client interaction via email and conference calls as appropriate.
• Work on other engagements for the broader BRG Energy & Climate practice as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience working with large datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with statistical or programming tools (e.g., Stata, R, Python).
• Experience in consulting, litigation support, or energy market analysis is highly desirable.
• Interest in energy markets, regulation, and the economics of the energy transition.
• Working understanding of energy market dynamics, and a passion for learning.
• Superior written capabilities, including experience in writing and presenting technical topics for non‑technical audiences.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Experience with financial modeling and analysis including the use of Microsoft Excel.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $145,000 per year

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.