Regulatory Consultant

MCR’s Rates and Regulatory Services consulting practice provides customized solutions for regulatory strategies, rate case processes and rate relief proceedings. MCR has proven experience in federal and state regulation, and offers its services to electric, gas and water utilities, public power utilities and cooperatives.

MCR seeks ambitious, committed and skilled Regulatory Consultants with knowledge of the rates or regulatory area. Candidates with the following skills and experience are desired:

• General rate case proceedings
• Cost of service studies and associated underlying studies
• Advanced tariff development
• Testimony review and development
• Federal and state regulatory research
• Analytical capability—ability to learn
• Interpersonal skills—ability to communicate and effectively interact with clients

Primary Purpose and Scope of Position

MCR seeks ambitious, committed, and skilled Regulatory Consultants with a passion for superior client service to support rate and regulatory projects for MCR electric, gas and water utility clients in the investor owned, public power and cooperatives sectors. Consultants can expect a high level of client interaction and will be responsible for the execution of engagements with a focus on rate and regulatory matters. Consultants will work alongside other MCR consultants and leaders in the Regulatory and Financial Advisory Practices to engage with and drive value for clients, performing day-to-day project work and presenting results to client leadership teams.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in utility management consulting or in the utility industry
• Undergraduate college degree, preferably a graduate degree, with emphasis on Accounting, Mathematics, Business, Economics or Finance, from an accredited college or university
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time and develop high quality work products

General Performance Expectations:

• Apply rates and regulatory expertise and a broad set of business skills to client projects
• Work with client teams to collect and analyze data
• Utilize research and analytic skills to develop meaningful findings and conclusions
• Use creativity and insights to draw actionable and compelling recommendations
• Work with and motivate client teams to implement recommendations
• Prepare and present client communications
• Foster client relationships through positive client team interactions
• Be available for moderate business travel (estimated at 20%)

MCR offers an attractive total compensation package including competitive base salary and superior bonus potential. MCR also offers a comprehensive benefit program including health, vision, and dental insurance, home office expense reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan. Relocation is unnecessary in MCR’s Regulatory Practice since MCR uses a virtual office model where you can work from home.