Associate Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Why You Should Join the E3 Team

When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. At E3, you will be challenged and inspired. 

Who We Are

Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a fast-growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary.  

Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions. 

E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy. In California, Hawaii, and New York, we are advising state agencies and regulators about how to implement clean energy policies with an emphasis on customer incentives and markets.

About You

We look for people who combine strong analytical dexterity and/or policy experience with integrity with a commitment to the clean energy transition. Our Associates love to examine, research, and offer creative solutions to some of the most elaborate and important energy issues. We are seeking qualified candidates who bring curiosity, thrive in a rigorous and quantitative solution-finding environment, take a proactive approach to assist the team, and are practiced at clearly presenting information to a variety of stakeholders. Successful applicants will also have proven organizational techniques that help you create and actualize work plans that are efficient while delivering an elevated level of guidance to serve our customers. 

The Work

The Associate is a vital contributor to our team. Any team member may play a significant role in a project, and recent graduates work alongside senior partners. The position conducts research and evaluation to aid the delivery of customer work under the direction of senior-level team members. You will have the opportunity to immediately assist project work to inform customer strategies by contributing to in-house forecasting models, quantifying various market strategies, studying market portfolios and stakeholder needs, benchmarking industry standards, and developing policy and market overviews.     

Work Environment

Hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects. E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment but has also adapted to the safety requirements of our employees. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.

General

- Hours: Full Time

- Type: Non-Exempt 

- Travel: 0-5%

- Office Location: San Francisco, Boston, New York, or Calgary

Typical Responsibilities

• Assist the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing, and preparing reports and papers, and helping with additional customer requests  
• Conduct independent research using your ingenuity and curiosity to make reasonable assumptions and produce appropriate solutions, at times with incomplete information. This may include country-level energy market research, delving into standards documents to find specific references or proof points, as well as research on complicated topics such as regulatory proceedings.  
• Develop competence in at least one topic within your Practice Area, including how to apply E3 tools to client questions
• Successfully complete complex analytical tasks with senior direction
• Translate results of research, reports, and insights into clear visual representations  
• Aid project heads in the creation or editing of spreadsheets to be "client-ready,” including developing tools for stakeholder products  
• Simple modifications to existing tools and models 
• Proactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan, with ongoing communication with the Director or Manager
• Capture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processes
• Assist with internal initiatives as needed 

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher with a strong academic record in engineering, economics, computer science, public policy, or related field  
• 0-2 years of prior experience desired specifically addressing energy and climate change issues and/or demonstrated academic related project work  
• Hands-on experience, academic project work, or knowledge base related to Energy Planning and Policy, Transmission, Pricing and Risk, and/or Market Advisory and Valuation.  
• You work collaboratively and assist each member of your team to do their greatest work, aware that each brings different experiences to the table  
• High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 
• Desire to work in a dynamic office environment with other staff  

Things that Set You Apart

• Programming experience in Python 
• You believe it is essential to achieve a transition to a low-carbon economy and love thinking about the future of energy.  
• You enjoy translating technical concepts to a broader audience.   
• You take ownership of your work, actively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounter. 

Compensation and Title

E3 takes a number of factors into consideration when determining salary level for a potential new employee. This includes, but is not limited to: a candidate’s education, training, and relevant work experience; expected quality and quantity of work; required travel (if any); external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems; and internal pay alignment.​

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E3 also provides a bonus structure that we are proud of because we believe it creates the right kinds of incentives for good work, provides significant flexibility, and is fair and equitable. The below compensation outlines our total compensation package with our bonus structure adding between 15 - 25% to your base salary. While neither the upper or lower end of our bonus structure is capped, this provides a representation of the average total compensation based on both your personal performance and the company's performance. ​

Annual Total Compensation Range:  ​

- Minimum: $100,000

- Maximum: $115,000

E3’s Commitment to You

E3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Right from the start, our team works hard to provide you with a customized multi-week onboarding experience where you will meet with colleagues, Partners, and your own mentor. Every September, all new hires attend E3’s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend, opportunities to attend conferences, and personalized career development at every stage of your employment. 

In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive perks to support you both personally and professionally. Some benefits include:

- Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance

- Exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

- 401(k) with corporate match

- Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays

- Short-term and long-term disability

- Group life insurance

- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Arrangements

- Fitness and wellness corporate discounts

- Professional Development annual stipend

Hiring Process and Timeline

We take a thoughtful and meticulous approach to recruitment. Finding new team members who are not only highly capable but also a strong fit for our team and culture is very important to us. Qualified candidates can expect a first-round virtual interview, to engage in a live case study and a final panel onsite interview in either our Boston or San Francisco office in mid November. 

 

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. 

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Use of AI - Disclaimer 

At E3 real people evaluate candidates at every stage of the hiring process.  Every application and resume is reviewed by a member of our recruiting team and candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and interactions with our team.  We do not use AI to screen, record, score, or evaluate candidates at any stage of our recruitment process.  

We understand candidates may use AI as a tool when preparing their application, however it should not be used to develop significant portions of your application (e.g. to develop full responses to application questions). Our goal is to get to know you and how you think. For this reason, the use of AI is not permitted during interviews, including using AI to take notes, record or transcribe, or to provide real-time assistance or suggest responses to questions.