Senior Transmission Strategy & Planning Associate

Charles River Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 152,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Wellness programs

Career mentoring and performance coaching

Job summary

Charles River Associates is seeking a Senior Associate for their Transmission Strategy and Planning team in New York. The ideal candidate will manage client engagements, provide strategic insights, and ensure high-quality analysis. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–8 years of relevant experience. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative work environment and comprehensive training programs, alongside a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $152,500 and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electricity market modeling.
• Familiarity with RTO/ISO transmission planning processes and interconnection procedures.
• Experience managing project workstreams or small teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day execution of transmission engagements and coordinate project teams.
• Support analyses, including regional and local planning and interconnection strategy.
• Conduct analysis of planning processes and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Transmission planning

Power system analysis

Electricity market modeling

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PSS®E

PSLF

PROMOD

Aurora

Job description

Charles River Associates is seeking a Senior Associate for their Transmission Strategy and Planning team in New York. The ideal candidate will manage client engagements, provide strategic insights, and ensure high-quality analysis. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–8 years of relevant experience. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative work environment and comprehensive training programs, alongside a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $152,500 and additional benefits.