Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Lead (Energy practice)

About the role

The successful candidate will act as a principal custodian of some of the Energy practice’s power and natural gas market models, including capacity expansion models, production cost models, storage models, reliability models, and revenue requirement models. They will perform a broad range of quantitative consulting tasks such as developing power and gas market scenarios and assumptions, evaluating new energy technologies, calculating LCOEs, and running market simulations and interpreting results.

They will also manage and contribute to engagements involving utility integrated resource plans, commercial due diligence of power plants and energy infrastructure, reliability and RTO assessments, and other power and gas sector analysis. The ideal candidate will support the development of industry-leading models through research and analysis, programming, and model vetting in areas like reliability (LOLE), resource adequacy (ELCC), storage, and EV/DER penetration.

Additionally, they will develop presentations and reports to concisely, comprehensively, and accurately share findings with clients on complex matters. They will present to senior- and mid-level staff of clients and oversee junior staff in the production of reports, presentations, and market analyses.

Responsibilities

• Act as a principal custodian of some of the Energy practice’s power and natural gas market models
• Perform a broad range of quantitative consulting tasks such as developing power and gas market scenarios and assumptions, evaluating new energy technologies, calculating LCOEs, and running market simulations and interpreting results
• Manage and contribute to engagements involving utility integrated resource plans, commercial due diligence of power plants and energy infrastructure, reliability and RTO assessments, and other power and gas sector analysis
• Support the development of industry-leading models through research and analysis, programming, and model vetting in areas like reliability (LOLE), resource adequacy (ELCC), storage, and EV/DER penetration
• Develop presentations and reports to concisely, comprehensively, and accurately share findings with clients on complex matters
• Present to senior- and mid-level staff of clients
• Oversee junior staff in the production of reports, presentations, and market analyses

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in operations research, economics, computer science, finance, or engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum two years of professional experience in power and/or natural gas market modeling using tools like AURORAxmp, PLEXOS, PROMOD, and Encompass
• Previous project and client management experience required
• Strong interest in and knowledge of power and natural gas market modeling and solving client challenges that depend on this modeling
• Excellent presentation skills and writing ability
• Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness
• Working well in a team environment, and willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members

Qualifications

• Can be located in Boston or Washington DC; hybrid working environment

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations research, economics, computer science, finance, or engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum two years of professional experience in power and/or natural gas market modeling using tools like AURORAxmp, PLEXOS, PROMOD, and Encompass
• Previous project and client management experience required
• Strong interest in and knowledge of power and natural gas market modeling and solving client challenges that depend on this modeling
• Excellent presentation skills and writing ability
• Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness
• Working well in a team environment, and willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members
• Can be located in Boston or Washington DC; hybrid working environment

Benefits

CRA offers a flexible work environment and a commitment to equal employment opportunity. The company values diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Schedule

CRA operates on a hybrid schedule, allowing employees to work from home periodically while maintaining regular office attendance.

Pay

CRA offers competitive compensation packages tailored to individual performance and experience.