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Current Energy Group is a boutique consulting firm focused on advancing a clean energy transition. Our mission is to empower clients to navigate complexity by providing strategic insights, technical expertise, and tailored economic and policy solutions to shape the future of energy systems.

CEG is seeking a motivated and critical thinker with strong technical, policy analysis, communication, and organizational skills who excels in a dynamic and occasionally fast-paced work environment. 

The Regulatory & Policy Innovation team works with state agencies and other clients who engage in utility proceedings with a focus on ratemaking issues that impact customer rates and the achievement of public policy goals. The Consultant/ Senior Consultant will contribute quantitative and qualitative analysis on these topics and develop and communicate creative solutions while ensuring that client expectations are met. The Consultant/ Senior Consultant will report to the Director of the Regulatory & Policy Innovation practice.

Responsibilities

Project Work:

• Assist CEG’s consulting practice in executing client projects with a primary focus on utility regulatory reforms and clean energy policy.  
• Assist in the development of technical work products within the context of overall client project goals.
• Review and interpret comments or testimony submitted in regulatory proceedings and develop arguments with evidence that can either support or rebut the issues.
• Draft discovery requests to utilities and other parties to regulatory proceedings to probe their proposals and identify data and information to make informed recommendations and critiques.
• Draft memos and comments to support client positions in regulatory cases.
• Research policy, regulations, and tariffs; summarize research via memo or presentation; and communicate research to internal and external audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Develop insights into best practices and policy recommendations for different regulatory stakeholders specific to the client scope and context.
• Conduct qualitative or quantitative analysis to understand the economics of different strategies and business models in various retail and wholesale markets.
• Help prepare senior team members for client meetings and presentations.
• Collaborate with team members in scoping and writing proposals for clients and responding to client requests.
• Help the team with general operational tasks and internal projects for organizational improvement as needed.
• Self-manage time and communicate regularly with your supervisor and other members of the team to manage expectations about timing and quality of work.
• Prioritize multiple competing internal and external demands to ensure successful delivery across a portfolio of projects.
• Act as a critical thinker and decision-maker in addressing challenges and finding solutions.

Desired Qualifications

Consultant

• 2-3 years of general industry experience, with a preference for consulting, state or federal government, utility regulation, clean energy advocacy, or comparable role, or an advanced degree in energy and environmental policy, economics, engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of the policy, regulatory, and market constructs that govern U.S. electricity system and related energy markets, including alternative market constructs for clean energy integration and affordability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams. 
• Background or experience in technical or legal writing and research. 
• Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing critical tasks while managing conflicting demands under tight deadlines. 

Senior Consultant

• 4-6 years of general industry experience, with a preference for consulting, state or federal government, utility regulation, clean energy advocacy, or comparable role. 
• An advanced degree in energy and environmental policy, economics, engineering, or a related field may satisfy 2 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of the policy, regulatory, and market constructs that govern U.S. electricity system and related energy markets, including alternative market constructs for clean energy integration and affordability. Familiarity with international market or regulatory structures, such as Europe or Australia, is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams. 
• Background or experience in technical or legal writing and research. 
• Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing critical tasks while managing conflicting demands under tight deadlines. 

A successful candidate does not have to satisfy every requirement listed above. Applying gives the opportunity to be considered.

Salary:

Consultant: $86,000-$105,000

Senior Consultant: $103,000-$125,000

Salary negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a performance based incentive bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) (with up to 4% company match)
• Paid Time Off, Sick leave, and Holidays
• Flexible hours, remote work

To apply, please upload your resume, a cover letter, and email a recent writing sample to [email protected].