Senior Associate/Transmission Strategy and Planning (Energy practice)

Charles River Associates International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Immigration support

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Charles River Associates is seeking a Senior Associate/Transmission Strategy & Planning to lead and execute client engagements across transmission planning and related markets. You will work with senior leaders and serve as the day-to-day contact for clients and project teams, delivering rigorous analysis and actionable insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to influence project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5–8 years in transmission planning or power systems modeling.
• Experience with RTO/ISO planning processes and interconnection procedures.
• Ability to translate modeling results into actionable insights.
• Experience leading small project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute client engagements across transmission planning and market issues.
• Provide strategic and technical analysis; serve as day-to-day client and project-team contact.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems/Engineering Economics (Master’s preferred)

Tools

PSS®E

PSLF

PROMOD

Aurora

Job description

Boston, MA, United States; New York, NY, United States; Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Washington, DC, United States

About Charles River Associates

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.

Learn more about our work by reviewing our Services and Industries on our website.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Associate/Transmission Strategy & Planning to play a key role in managing and executing client engagements, providing strategic and technical expertise across a range of transmission planning and market-related issues. You will work closely with senior leaders to deliver high-quality analysis and serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and project teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Engineering Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred;
• 5–8 years of experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electricity market modeling;
• Familiarity with RTO/ISO transmission planning processes, interconnection procedures, and cost allocation frameworks;
• Experience with power system and market modeling tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PROMOD, Aurora, or similar) and ability to translate results into actionable insights;
• Experience managing project workstreams or small teams within larger engagements;
• Exposure to working with utilities, developers, regulators, or large energy users on transmission-related issues;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex analyses into clear insights;
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to structure and execute analyses on complex issues;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a team-oriented environment;
• Commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Career Growth and Benefits

• CRA’s robust skills development programs , encompassing both formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment 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.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $130,000-$152,500. Starting pay within this range varies based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation. CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.

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As set forth in Charles River Associates’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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