Senior Consultant

Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹配

Health/dental/vision programs

Vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. is seeking a motivated Senior Consultant to help solve complex utility challenges. You will deliver strategic insights, financial models, and innovative solutions for energy transformation projects at major utility clients.

The role is hybrid, with three days in-office in Washington, DC and two days remote, offering opportunities to mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge development while maintaining rigorous client deliverables.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong writing skills with extensive reports for clients including whitepapers and expert testimony.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Engineering/Economics/Energy

Master’s Degree or MBA preferred

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office suite

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 remotely.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 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 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 or 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.