NERA Senior Consultant/Director – Energy

About the role

NERA Economic Consulting is seeking an intellectually curious, independent-minded team player with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our Energy line of business as a Senior Consultant or Director. This role involves using quantitative methods to analyze energy and transportation markets, evaluate regulation and competition, and conduct analyses for energy and transportation regulatory and commercial disputes.

Ideal candidates will bring experience across key verticals such as electricity, oil & gas, and renewables, and have a broad regulatory and litigation background. This is an opportunity to join a global firm that shapes industries and policy worldwide through rigorous analysis, expert testimony, and data-powered recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support energy clients on high-value matters, including regulatory and commercial disputes.
• Lead projects, manage P&L, and operate independently to build and run a "microbusiness" within the firm.
• Testify as an expert and deliver high-quality, unbiased economic analysis.
• Own client relationships and apply state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly.
• Collaborate with a collegial team of economists, PhDs, and top-tier STEM talent.

Requirements

• 6-8+ years of experience in energy consulting, regulatory, or litigation support.
• Expertise in electricity, oil & gas, renewables, or related verticals.
• Experience testifying, leading projects, and managing financial performance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for owning client relationships.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including health and welfare benefits.
• Tuition assistance and 401K savings/retirement programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development across industries like mining, infrastructure, and energy.

Pay

The applicable base salary for this role is $225,000 – $275,000 per year. The base pay offered will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Schedule

NERA is committed to a hybrid work model, requiring colleagues to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week for in-person collaboration.

About NERA

NERA Economic Consulting, part of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. With over 60 years of experience, NERA provides rigorous analysis, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for governments, law firms, and corporations worldwide. The firm operates from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, fostering a collegial environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.