Full-Time

Energy Specialist

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The Brattle Group

The Brattle Group

501-1,000 employees

Economic consulting and expert testimony services

Consulting
Energy
Legal

Compensation Overview

$124.1kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Boston, MA, USA

Category
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
Required Skills
Power BI
Python
R
Java
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • A graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. power systems engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics) with strong academic performance and applied research in power systems and modeling
  • OR
  • An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline with two years of job experience in power systems and markets modeling
  • A desire to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Direct experience conducting electricity market modeling – Commercial platforms such as Enelytix/PSO, Plexos, Promod, GridView, or others
  • Market knowledge – Knowledge and experience with US electricity markets, wholesale market operators, energy and ancillary service market designs, and/or economic and policy issues in the electricity sector
  • Fluency in one or more programming languages – Python, R, Java, or others
  • Experience working with large data sets – Building and using databases, including query development and automation; familiarity with advanced data analytics, statistics, machine learning, and other expertise areas demonstrating exceptional quantitative and data skills.
  • Experience working with or developing dynamic data visualization platforms for large data sets – using tools such as Power BI
  • Strong familiarity with general modeling platforms and solvers – Building general optimization models using commercial platforms (e.g., GAMS, AIMMS, CPLEX)
Responsibilities
  • Using nodal electricity market and/or expansion planning modeling software to:
  • Formulate policy or market design options for achieving decarbonization policy goals
  • Uncover challenges with and solutions for transitioning to a cleaner electricity system dominated by renewables, storage, and engaged customers
  • Analyze the reliability and economics of cutting-edge system flexibility products
  • Conduct assessments for integrated resource plans and making policy recommendations
  • Quantify the benefits of wholesale electricity markets and transmission projects
  • Developing custom software tools and harnessing database automation to improve the efficiency of model development and results analysis

The Brattle Group provides economic consulting services, focusing on expert testimony and analysis in industries such as energy, utilities, and litigation. Their services include competition analysis, rate design, load flexibility, and asset valuation, particularly in antitrust and regulatory matters. The firm employs a team of skilled economists and industry experts who tailor their insights to meet the specific needs of clients, which include corporations, law firms, and government agencies. Unlike many competitors, The Brattle Group emphasizes a fee-for-service model, generating revenue through consulting fees based on the expertise and time dedicated to each project. Their goal is to assist clients in making informed decisions and resolving complex economic and regulatory challenges.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1990

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for economic consulting in energy due to renewable energy strategies.
  • Growing importance of antitrust expertise as global scrutiny on mergers increases.
  • Expansion in telecommunications consulting following FCC's new inmate calling rate rules.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from law firms expanding antitrust and IP offerings.
  • Potential over-reliance on key personnel, like the departed James Keyte.
  • Challenges in integrating new hires with specialized expertise into existing teams.

What makes The Brattle Group unique

  • The Brattle Group excels in economic consulting for energy, utilities, and litigation.
  • They provide expert testimony and consulting services for antitrust and regulatory matters.
  • Their team includes highly qualified economists and industry experts for tailored client solutions.

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