Principal Consultant - Utility Prudence Expert

Company: Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Consultant - Utility Prudence ExpertJob Title: Principal Consultant - Utility Prudence ExpertLocation: Remote; also open to hiring hybrid roles in Washington, DC or Marlborough, MACompany Description:Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. (www.ceadvisors.com ) is an employee-owned management consulting and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy and utility industries. Concentric specializes in financial advisory assignments; market assessment and strategy development; ratemaking and utility regulation; litigation support; and management and operations consulting. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Marlborough, MA, with additional offices in Washington, DC and Calgary, Canada.We offer a highly competitive base salary and incentive compensation bonus package, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes vacation time, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, health/dental/vision insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement. Additionally, we immerse our employees in a hard-working, collegial culture with the opportunity to become a shareholder in the firm.We are looking for a Principal Consultant - Utility Prudence Expert. This position can be based in our Washington, DC office, our Marlborough, Massachusetts headquarters, or remotely across the United States.Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight, manage, and execute deliverables for client engagement projects from various investor-owned utilities and other client types.
• Provide expertise and/or expert witness testimony on the prudence of energy/electric systems modernization.
• Provide expertise and/or expert witness testimony on the fiscal soundness of a utility in the course of rate recovery for recoverable capital costs.
• Provide expertise and/or expert witness testimony on utility rate cases.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions between utilities and all associated due diligence aspects.
• Evaluate the performance, frequency, and revenue production of existing firm offerings, and recommend adjustments or enhancements to optimize consulting market share.
• Assist with business development opportunities and building new and existing utility client relationships.Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Economics, Math, Finance, or Accounting.
  • Master's Degree, MBA or PhD preferred.
  • 10+ years' experience in the energy utility space, either at a consulting firm, a utility, a public utilities commission, or a Big 4 Accounting firm.
  • Proven ability to generate consulting services sales and direct team-based business development tasks.
  • Proven experience in leading the ideation, design, and implementation of new service offerings.
  • Experience writing or providing expert witness testimony for utility rate cases or other utility regulatory proceedings.
  • Very strong communication and presentation skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Must be able to present complex ideas and strategies to utility leadership.
  • Requires occasional travel to client sites and regulatory hearings, typically throughout the US and Canada.Depending on the level hired, the base salary for this role will typically start at $200,000 plus annual incentive compensation bonus.We are looking for employees who are collegial and collaborative, enjoy working in a team environment, and have the ability to also operate independently. We need people with strong attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize their workload while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality. If you enjoy problem solving and analytical thinking, and have experience in the energy/utilities world, Concentric may be the place for you.We value diversity - in backgrounds and experiences. Energy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to help build the future of energy. Concentric's consulting team is welcoming to all walks of life.From Concentric's inception, Diversity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees have different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for the energy space. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Concentric recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all employment actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. All of our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.Interested candidates should apply with their resume. Writing samples may be requested to complete the application process.
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