About the role#
This position is for 2027 graduates seeking a full-time role within the Energy practice. You will join a team that provides economic and business consulting to electric utilities, investors, regulators, and renewable energy developers. This is an on-site role that requires being in the office 3 to 4 days each week.
What you'll do#
- Work with senior colleagues to deliver strategy consulting projects.
- Conduct independent research to collect and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical programs.
- Investigate and analyze market rules, regulations, and industry trends.
- Facilitate industry studies using secondary research, surveys, or interviews.
- Generate sections of client reports, presentations, and Excel workbooks under supervision.
- Contribute to internal discussions to build insights from the analytical process.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academic performance.
- A clear interest in consulting, demonstrated through coursework or previous work experience.
- Ability to think analytically and approach non-standard problems with creativity.
- Effective written communication and oral presentation skills.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- A willingness to learn new skills and programming languages.
Location & details#
- Locations: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- Hiring is conducted on a rolling basis.
About Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a global consulting firm founded in 1965. It specializes in economic and financial analysis for litigation and regulatory proceedings. The firm also provides management consulting for business strategy and operational issues. Based in Boston, the company employs over 1,600 people across its international offices.
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