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Senior Associate/Transmission Strategy and Planning (Energy practice)

Charles River Associates · Boston, MA, United States; New York, NY, United States; Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Washington, DC, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $130,000 - $152,500

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Charles River Associates's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
82% of Charles River Associates's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Charles River Associates
high
81 stale, 3 reposted of 82 open
Hiring momentum
101 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Charles River Associates's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Charles River Associates.

About this role

The Senior Associate/Transmission Strategy & Planning role at Charles River Associates involves managing and executing client engagements related to transmission planning and market issues. Responsibilities include coordinating project teams, conducting analyses on transmission strategies, and developing insights on project economics. The position also requires mentoring junior team members and preparing client-ready deliverables while communicating findings effectively.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Charles River Associates as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Engineering Economics, or a related field
  • 5–8 years of experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electricity market modeling
  • Familiarity with RTO/ISO transmission planning processes, interconnection procedures, and cost allocation frameworks
  • Experience with power system and market modeling tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PROMOD, Aurora, or similar)
  • Experience managing project workstreams or small teams within larger engagements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Exposure to working with utilities, developers, regulators, or large energy users on transmission-related issues.

What you get

  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Superior benefits package
  • Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
  • In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Worth weighing

  • Role requires significant experience in a specialized field, which may limit entry-level candidates
  • Candidates are expected to spend at least 3 to 4 days a week in the office, which may not suit those seeking remote work options
  • Salary range provided is broad, and starting pay varies based on multiple factors, which may lead to uncertainty for candidates.

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Listed by Charles River Associates on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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