Energy Managing Consultant at Berkeley Research Group, LLC in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Overview

With over forty consultants worldwide, BRG’s Energy & Climate practice is the one of the leading energy and sustainability consulting teams in the industry. We advise utilities and energy companies, government and NGOs, large corporations, product manufacturers, and investors to help them navigate the energy transition and thrive in a rapidly changing market environment. Our clients include some of the world’s largest electric, water, and gas utilities; large independent power generators; and many of the largest gas distribution and pipeline companies. BRG’s seasoned consultants collaborate to help clients transform their businesses, manage complexity, evaluate and mitigate risk, master compliance requirements, and position themselves to thrive in the energy transition. Our specialized experience and advanced analytic approach to problem solving allows us to provide breakthrough insights for clients. Working at the intersection of technology, markets, and policy, BRG energy consultants help clients innovate to address opportunities and challenges presented by declining costs for renewable and storage technologies, volatile costs of primary energy, increasing climate awareness and regulation, and growing use of energy efficient technologies and distributed energy resources.

Responsibilities

If you’re a passionate wholesale power markets professional, we would love to hear from you and to discuss the opportunities a career at BRG can have to learn, deliver exceptional work, and make a difference. Qualified professionals are sought for our growing power and renewable advisory team, with responsibilities to:

•  Help clients prepare for and address the pressing challenges and opportunities presented by changing wholesale power markets and the broader energy transition.


• Plan and manage small to medium sized client engagements and discrete segments of larger projects.


• Delegate assignments to staff, instruct and monitor progress, and review work product for completeness and accuracy.


• Model and oversee the modeling of wholesale power markets, capacity markets, ancillary services markets, power generators, and energy storage facilities.


• Demonstrate creativity and efficient use of relevant software tools, analytical methods and computer models to develop solutions. Prioritize assignments and responsibilities to meet goals and deadlines.


• Assist senior staff with the development of time, schedule, and cost analysis.


• Assist with preparation of expert reports including typing, editing, and proofreading.


• Manage client relationships and communicate results and work product as appropriate.


• Participate in group practice meetings, contribute to business development initiatives and office functions such as staff training and recruiting.


•  Participate in a team environment and meet client deadlines and quality expectations.


•  Assess technologies and analyze technology trends


•  Model the performance of advanced technologies


•  Perform statistical and economic analyses; data collection; spreadsheet creation and management.


•  Possess high degree of self-confidence and determination.


•  Highly developed organization and time management skills.


•  Manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness.


•  Demonstrate proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software.


•  Demonstrate/Exhibit strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.


•  Work as a member of a team as well as be a self-motivator with ability to work independently.


•  Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment to coordinate work.

 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the areas of economics, finance, accounting, statistics, econometrics, engineering, or related subject;


• Four to eight years’ prior work experience in energy consulting, energy finance, or relevant corporate roles;


• Detailed knowledge of North American power market trends and regulations, including energy, capacity, and ancillary services markets; and


• Strong, demonstrated writing and communications skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the areas of economics, finance, accounting, statistics, econometrics, engineering, or related subjects.


• Experience in wholesale power production cost simulation (using tools such as Plexos, PROMOD, Gridview, Aurora, or similar).


• Detailed knowledge of international power market trends and regulations.


• Knowledge and experience in oil and gas and/or coal markets.


• Knowledge of or experience in corporate sustainability strategy or reporting.


• Knowledge and experience with financial modeling and analysis.

Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm of more than 1300 Consultants that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations. Headquartered in California with offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next.

Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship. BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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