Campus - Energy & Utility Policy and Regulatory consultant at PA Consulting

Driven by policy, regulatory, and economic forces, electric and natural gas systems are facing competing pressures. Many states, corporations, and other stakeholders are pushing for a rapid shift toward renewables, nuclear, and energy storage. At the same time, accelerating demand growth, aging infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and permitting challenges are slowing deployment and raising concerns about reliability and affordability.

These dynamics create a complex and evolving environment for energy investment and planning. At PA, our Global Energy and Utilities team is at the forefront of analyzing these changes. We help clients understand the risks and opportunities in energy infrastructure and guide them through strategic decisions that shape the future of the sector.

We are seeking a Denver-based Consultant to join our team. You do not need prior energy experience—just strong analytical skills, curiosity, and a desire to work on meaningful challenges. This is an opportunity to learn from experts, contribute to impactful work, and grow your career in a sector that touches every part of society

What you bring 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public policy/administration, economics, political science, energy studies). An advanced degree is preferred.  
• A minimum of 1 year of experience related to policy and regulation within the energy-focused private, public, and/or non-profit sector (may be offset by an advanced degree).  
• Big picture thinking with the desire to contribute to a positive team environment and exceed client expectations  
• Strong written and oral communication skills.  
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.  
• Previous experience and comfort with quantitative modeling.  
• High attention to detail.  
• Ability to manage 5-10 projects concurrently and adjust to shifting deadlines.  
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).  
• Willingness to travel locally/nationally as needed  

Your day-to-day 

• Performing policy and regulatory analysis and strategy development as part of: energy infrastructure investment, expert witness testimony, market and regulatory proceedings, benefits case assessments, whitepaper development, stakeholder engagement, business model development, and business integration; 
• Contributing to internal working groups on how policy and regulatory outlooks should guide development of quantitative assumptions, processes, and methodologies for system and asset modeling.  
• Identifying and executing creative approaches to evaluating energy infrastructure benefits and costs as well as risks and risk mitigation;  
• Contributing to written reports and presentations developed as part of energy infrastructure transactions.  
• Advising clients on the value implications of energy and environmental policy and regulation within energy infrastructure transaction processes.  
• Enhancing and contributing to commercial propositions, supporting business development and thought leadership activities.  
• Successfully navigating and meeting deadlines that span multiple simultaneous projects.  

Additional Information

Hybrid Working Schedule 

Benefits package at PA  

• Group medical insurance  
• Health Savings Account with company match  
• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources  
• Long term care plan  
• Group dental insurance  
• Vision plan  
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit sharing contribution  
• Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit  
• 15 days paid vacation days with the opportunity to buy five additional days  
• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days  
• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits  
• Gym and health incentive reimbursement  
• Pet and legal insurance Plans  
• Employee Assistance Plan  
• Annual performance-based bonus  

In compliance with Colorado’s, New York & Massachusetts's Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role.  This salary range is specific to the State of Colorado and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications.  Salary Range: Low: $ 82,000 - 143,700

We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.