Senior Consultant

Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 123,030 - 150,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with substantial company match

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Top-tier health/dental/vision programs

Year-end incentive compensation bonus

Job summary

A leading energy consulting firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Consultant to provide strategic insights and solutions for utility clients. This role requires at least four years of experience in the utility sector, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modeling. The position offers a hybrid work environment, with three days in office and two days remote. The firm provides competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a collaborative culture while valuing diversity among its team members.

Qualifications

• Experience with energy markets and utility regulatory frameworks.
• Strong quantitative and research skills.
• Ability to synthesize information and present it clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements in energy transition and regulatory strategies.
• Conduct market research and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop client deliverables like reports and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Data visualization

Quantitative skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Energy, Environmental Science, or Statistics

Master's Degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. (www.ceadvisors.com) (“Concentric”) is a leading management consulting and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy 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 as Concentric Energy Advisors and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA, with additional offices in Washington, DC and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Senior Consultant to join our team and help problem solve for our utility clients. This role is ideal for utility/energy and consulting professionals with at least four years of experience in utility work who are ready to take the next step in their consulting career. You will work closely with senior team members, junior staff and utility clients to deliver strategic insights, financial models, operational improvements, expert testimony, and innovative solutions that drive energy transformation and sustainability.

*This is a hybrid role, with three days per week in-office and two days per week working remote.

Responsibilities include:

• Support client engagements focused on regulatory strategy, energy transition, grid modernization, litigation, risk management, depreciation, municipalization, pipelines, prudence, retail and wholesale energy markets, rates and regulations, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct market research, data analysis, and stakeholder meetings to inform project recommendations.
• Develop and present client deliverables including reports, presentations, financial models, whitepapers, expert witness testimony and dashboards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions tailored to client needs.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal knowledge development.
• Utilize Excel and other quantitative or statistical software to run financial models for clients.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in the utilities and energy space.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Energy, Environmental Science, Statistics, or similar discipline. Master’s Degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in consulting or within the utilities/energy industry.
• Experience with energy markets, utility regulatory frameworks, sustainability initiatives, utility mergers and acquisitions and/or energy transition strategies.
• Project management experience and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
• Must be able to perform advanced functions in Excel including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, COUNTIF, pivot tables, financial modeling, regressions, forecasting, and the creation of charts and graphs
• Strong quantitative skills and research skills, with the ability to synthesize information accurately and present it clearly.
• Strong writing skills with excellent content, supporting evidence, grammar, and spelling. Must be able to write extensive reports for clients including whitepapers, research reports, explanations of financial models and expert witness testimony.
• Strong technology skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Additional Information:

• Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 5:30pm ET
• Location: Washington, DC office
• Criminal Background Check Required
• Base Salary: $136,700 plus incentive compensation bonus annually of typically 20% - 40% of base salary, depending on individual and firm performance

Interested candidates should apply with their resume. Writing samples, a cover letter and college/university transcripts may be requested to complete the application process.

What we offer:

We offer a highly competitive base salary and year-end incentive compensation bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes vacation time, personal leave time/parental leave time, 401(k) retirement plan with substantial company match, flexible spending accounts, top-tier health/dental/vision programs, Health Savings Accounts 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 our employee‑owned firm.

We are looking for employees who are collegial and collaborative, enjoy working in a team environment, and have the ability to also work independently. We need people with strong attention to detail and organization 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 and swaths of life to help build the future of energy. Concentric’s consulting team is welcoming to all walks of life.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees have different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, al sharing 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. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.