Early Career | Energy & Utilities Market Analyst (2027)

About the role

PA’s Energy & Utilities Market Analytics team helps clients navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape through market forecasting, economic analysis, and data‑driven decision making. Analysts support utilities, investors, developers, regulators, and infrastructure owners as they evaluate opportunities and risks across the energy sector. The role is suited for recent graduates or professionals re‑entering the workforce after continued education, apprenticeships, military service, or other non‑traditional pathways. Through mentorship, hands‑on project work, formal development, and client engagements, you will build the skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Responsibilities

• Support electricity and natural gas market analysis and forecasting.
• Perform quantitative, economic, and financial analysis using data and modeling tools.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support energy infrastructure investment and asset valuation assessments.
• Develop reports, presentations, and client‑ready recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex energy challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills; able to simplify complex problems through structured analysis and clear thinking.
• Curiosity and interest in conducting quantitative and qualitative research to answer complex business questions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; able to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, and seniority levels.
• Initiative, adaptability, and comfort working in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to inclusive teamwork and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree expected by Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 in economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, statistics, data science, energy studies, or a related discipline (non‑traditional backgrounds welcome).
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, visualization tools, or quantitative analysis is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Strong quantitative analysis and modeling capabilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Group medical insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources
• Long term care plan
• Group dental insurance
• Vision plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit‑sharing contribution
• Commuter and Parking tax‑savings benefit
• 15 days paid vacation with the opportunity to buy five additional days
• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days
• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits
• Gym and health incentive reimbursement
• Pet and legal insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Annual performance‑based bonus

Pay

Salary Range: $86,750 - $106,050 (specific to Colorado).

Schedule

Hybrid working – minimum of 2 days per week in the office or on client site, with the possibility of up to 5 days per week on a client site depending on role or assignment.