Consultant

Organization: London Economics International LLC
Date Posted: 10/01/2024
City: Boston
Location: Massachusetts
Country: United States
Primary Category: Energy
Type of Position: Hybrid, Full-Time

DESCRIPTION & DETAILS

Company Summary Statement

LEI is a global economic, financial, and strategic advisory professional services firm specializing in energy, water, and infrastructure. The firm combines fundamental understanding of infrastructure markets mechanisms, with forward-thinking analysis to produce reliable and comprehensive solutions reflective of the unique challenges faced by our clients. LEI is active across the energy sector value chain providing support to governments agencies, commercial institutions, private developers and utilities on issues ranging from energy sector governance and reforms, market and institutional design, clean-tech economics and commercial transactions.

LEI takes great pride in its multicultural staff, whose diversity and fluency in world cultures is a great asset in its engagements in international jurisdictions. Our staff consists of professionals from the fields of economics, finance, engineering, and public policy; the company’s main offices are located in Boston and Toronto (Canada). For more information, please refer to

Overview

LEI is currently seeking a Consultant (1 to 3 years of experience) in our Boston, MA office. Please note that this is a hybrid position with 3 days a week minimum required in the office.

Job Responsibilities

• Working within an interdisciplinary team conducting applied research and providing consulting services in support of both domestic and international engagements.
• Carrying out industry focus research tasks to support project team on regulatory economics and policy analyses. Consultants are expected to be involved on topics ranging from design of decarbonization policies, market and institutional design, to tariff methodology etc.).
• Conducting quantitative analyses (statistical/econometric analysis, cost-benefit analysis, price forecasting etc.) to provide support on commercial transactions, assets valuation, or planning activities.
• Conducting analysis to support the firm’s consulting activities in electricity market transition, deployment of clean-tech technologies, wholesale power market reforms etc.
• Stay current in policies, regulatory requirements, market trends, and technological development to update forecast processes within the company.

Job Qualifications

• Basic prerequisite skill set for LEI professional staff includes understanding of economic principles, strong writing skills, and working knowledge in economics, finance, statistics, or policy design.
• Qualified applicants should have demonstrated genuine interest in energy markets.
• 3 years of direct experience in the power sector, gas sector, or energy infrastructure development is preferred.
• Candidates should have strong writing skills and the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise fashion. Foreign language skills are a plus. All candidates must be comfortable working in a casual, non-hierarchical environment and must have the ability to travel periodically (must have a valid passport).
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality quantitative and written analysis.
• Working understanding of a World Bank official language (beyond English) is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a writing sample (not more than 5 pages) to , indicating in the subject line that you are applying for the 2024 Boston Consultant position. Although we thank all applicants for their interest, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.