CRA International is seeking a Consulting Associate to join our Energy & Environment practice in Hong Kong

As a world leader in business consulting and economics, CRA International combines cutting-edge economic and financial analysis with in-depth knowledge of industries, markets, technology, and policy and regulatory issues. Our Business Consulting platform advises companies on how to generate growth, create value, and enhance shareholder wealth. We help CEOs and executive management teams understand changes in their market and competitive space, clearly define strategic direction, and then focus resources and align operations to assure that plans are implemented.

CRA’s Energy & Environment practice provides expert economic and business consulting services to a wide range of energy industry clients around the world. The CRA team in Asia, based in Hong Kong, offers industry experience and exceptional strength in analytics; our consultants have expertise in every phase of the electricity production cycle—from fuel procurement to retail strategy—as well as hands-on experience helping clients manage market power; develop commercial strategies; and anticipate, evaluate and respond to changing environmental policies and regulatory pressures.

We are seeking a Consulting Associate for our Energy & Environment practice in Hong Kong to conduct analysis, communicate results, and contribute to the development of final work products. Under the direction of senior project managers, the consulting associate will be expected to perform and draw significant conclusions from complex analyses of industry information and market data. We are accepting applications for the Hong Kong office.

With minimal supervision, the consulting associate must be able to understand and communicate project context; handle complex information-gathering from clients by structuring and asking probing questions; and develop logical, well-written materials. Consulting Associates at CRA are expected to have and maintain superb technical skills and have an outstanding level of commitment to the firm and its objectives. We value a strong work ethic, creativity, a positive attitude, and a high level of energy.

Additional responsibilities

• Participate in training new staff brought onto project teams and assist analysts and associates with difficulties encountered in their work
• Pursue appropriate training or research to enhance individual skills and industry knowledge
• Contribute to business development efforts

Qualifications

• Advanced-degreed training (MA/MS or MBA) or equivalent experience in electrical engineering with emphasis on the analysis of large-scale power networks.  Knowledge of economics and finances is not required but highly desirable.  Must have strong interest in learning economics, structuring and operations of electricity markets.   
• Must be an experienced user of the PowerWorld Simulator.  Knowledge of production costing simulation tools such as GE MAPS, ProMod, GridView or Plexos is a strong plus.
• Must be interested and in the use of models of production cost and market-based models of electricity systems.  Specific experience with such models is a strong plus.
• High-level skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques, linear programming and other optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with a professional service culture and ability to relate to people across all levels of the corporation
• Fluency in English is required;  Fluency in an Asian language, particularly Putonghwa or Korean, is a strong plus

CRA’s consultants and corporate professionals thrive on the intellectual challenges that are intrinsic to our work. We offer multiple career options, a dynamic, collegial workplace, and an environment where challenges are always interesting and opportunities diverse.

Join CRA and be prepared to think.

Please include requisition 290487 in your cover letter.

CRA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

CRA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AAE).