Berkeley Research Group

Senior Associate - Energy & Climate

Berkeley Research Group$85K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with large datasets.
  • Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of statistical or programming tools like Stata, R, Python.
  • Experience in consulting, litigation support, or energy market analysis is a plus.
  • Interest in energy markets, regulation, and the economics of the energy transition.
  • Deep understanding of energy market dynamics and eagerness to learn.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Better prepared for presenting technical topics to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct economic and financial analysis on energy markets and regulations.
  • Support expert reports and litigation materials for disputes.
  • Build and maintain market models and forecasting tools.
  • Evaluate commercial contracts and pricing mechanisms.
  • Synthesize data into compelling presentations for clients and legal counsels.
  • Collaborate with senior staff to create strategic insights and client deliverables.
  • Stay updated on energy policy and market trends.

Benefits

  • Work hybrid from the Washington, DC office several days a week.
  • Opportunity to work on high-stakes disputes and arbitration.
  • Professional development in a leading energy consulting team.
  • Integration into a diverse team with substantial industry knowledge and expertise.
  • Engagement with major energy companies globally.
Full Job Description

BRG’s Energy & Climate practice is a leading energy consulting team offering expert testimony, economicdamagesanalysis, and strategic advisory services across the global energy sector. Renowned for its deep expertisein international energy arbitration and litigation, the team supports major energy companies and their legal counsel through all stages of dispute resolution, including commercial, investor-state, and regulatory matters. Beyond disputes, BRG advises many of the world’s major energy companies, ranging from international oil and gas producers and distribution companies to large independent power producers, on navigating complex market dynamics, compliance, and the energy transition.

BRG Energy & Climate is seeking a junior staff position; someone preferably one year removed from either their undergraduate or graduate level studies with experience in the energy industry. BRG associates will be an integral part of the team, and are expected to conduct rigorous market research, economic modeling, and detailed reporting, helping clients address legal and business challenges. The work will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work streams that will be qualitative and quantitative in nature. Successful candidates have relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest in energy and climate market dynamics, a qualitative and quantitative background to match, a strong willingness to learn new skills and gain industry knowledge quickly, accompanied by a desire to advance within the organization. 

 

This position will be based in our Washington, DC office where there is an expectation you will work several days a week from. 

 

Responsibilities:                    

  • Conduct economic and financial analysis related to energy markets, regulation, pricing, and competition.

  • Support the development of expert reports, testimony, and litigation materials for high‑stakes disputes and arbitration matters. 

  • Build and maintain market models, forecasting tools, and valuation frameworks. 

  • Evaluate commercial contracts, pricing mechanisms, and damages claims. 

  • Synthesize complex data into clear, compelling presentations for internal teams, clients, and legal counsel.

  • Collaborate with senior staff and experts to develop strategic insights and client deliverables. 

  • Stay current on energy policy, regulatory developments, and market trends.

  • Perform qualitative energy industry research, synthesize findings, and provide client-ready written summaries, memos, and expert report sections. 

  • Contribute to client interaction via email and conference calls as appropriate. 

  • Work on other engagements for the broader BRG Energy & Climate practice as needed. 

Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. 

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience working with large datasets. 

  • Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with statistical or programming tools (e.g., Stata, R, Python). 

  • Experience in consulting, litigation support, or energy market analysis is highly desirable. 

  • Interest in energy markets, regulation, and the economics of the energy transition 

  • Working understanding of energy market dynamics, and a passion for learning 

  • Superior written capabilities, including experience in writing and presenting technical topics for non-technical audiences 

  • Strong verbal communication skills.

  • Experience with financial modeling and analysis including the use of Microsoft Excel. 

Salary Range: $85,000 – $120,000 per year

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