Intern – Energy practice

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Position Overview

CRA’s Energy practice provides consulting services to support clients navigate the energy transition with expertise and advice that is objective, grounded in economics, evidence-based, client-focused, and fully defensible. Our project types are broad-ranging: from specific energy market analysis and market potential assessment for renewable and unconventional energy technologies/solutions, to economic assessments of policies and regulations affecting decisions at local through supranational levels and expert reports and testimony for energy-related litigation. We also support corporate and asset management clients’ decision making on strategic and operational decisions; develop and execute commercial strategy development; and support merger, acquisition and divestment planning.

Our Summer Analyst Internship program is meant to mirror the analyst experience to give you a greater understanding of our business and the type of work that is done at Charles River Associates. Throughout the 8-10 week program, Analyst Interns work closely with both senior and junior staff on project teams and apply economic, financial and business principles to solve real-world problems. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Review and summarise analyst reports, client documents, and industry trade press;
• Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings;
• Analyse economic and financial data using spreadsheets and statistical programs;
• Conduct industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies;
• Perform a range of quantitative consulting tasks, such as running electric power system models, database management, and forecasting; and
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses.

Desired Qualifications

• Penultimate year Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree candidates graduating Summer 2026 with strong academic performance (minimum 2:1); while a STEM course of study may be helpful, we welcome applications from all courses;
• Completion of a research apprenticeship, or research seminar program is highly desired;
• Experience with, or keen interest in, the energy industry;
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Effective written and oral communication skills with peers, senior staff and clients;
• Eagerness tolearn quickly, apply prior knowledge to current situations, and effectively communicate complex ideas and recommendations;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, submit the following items:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Covering letter – please describe your interest in CRA, the Energy practice, and how this role matches your goals.

The internship will commence in June 2025.

Professional Development 

CRA’s robust skills development programs and wellness programming encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. We provide interns a variety of technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and performance coaching over the summer.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognise that individuals realise a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client’s location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices remain open for those who choose or need to be there.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an Equality Act 2010 employer. As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.