Principal Consultant Project Manager - Utility Return on Equity & Cost of Capital

Concentric Energy Advisors•Washington, DC

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Concentric Energy Advisors is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant Project Manager to manage complex utility consulting engagements focused on Return on Equity (ROE) and Cost of Capital. This visible, client-facing leadership role shapes regulatory strategy and manages client engagements and employee teams. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the Washington, DC office and two days per week working remotely. The role manages client projects from scoping through final deliverables, including client communication, project updates, budget management, delegation, and quality assurance. The Principal Consultant advises utility clients on rate filings, compliance filings, settlements, and contested proceedings; contributes to written testimony and supporting materials; and supports litigation strategy in coordination with internal teams, external counsel, and client leadership. The role also manages multidisciplinary teams, advises utility executives, contributes to business development, and helps develop Concentric’s ROE and Cost of Capital services while mentoring junior staff. Successful candidates produce clear, defensible analysis, balance technical rigor with regulatory strategy, work comfortably in high-stakes and adversarial settings, and explain complex concepts to senior decision-makers. The role requires travel for hearings, client meetings, and regulatory proceedings in the United States and Canada. The base salary range is $167,500–$212,700, depending on level and experience, plus an annual incentive compensation bonus. Concentric offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to become a shareholder in the employee-owned firm. The firm describes its culture as collegial, collaborative, and high-performing, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in ROE and Cost of Capital matters.
Demonstrated experience managing ROE and Cost of Capital analyses for electric transmission and/or natural gas pipelines.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting complex positions to regulators, attorneys, and senior executives.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in team environments.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and professional judgment.
Willingness to travel for hearings, client meetings, and regulatory proceedings in the United States and Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience gained through consulting, an investor-owned utility, a regulatory agency (including former FERC or state commission staff), and/or a Big 4 or similar professional services firm.
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a similar field preferred.
Master’s degree, MBA, or PhD strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage client engagements from scoping through final deliverables, including project scope, client updates, budgets, work delegation, and deliverable quality.
Manage and review cost-of-capital and return-on-equity analyses for electric transmission and/or natural gas pipeline clients.
Advise clients on rate filings, compliance filings, settlements, and contested proceedings.
Contribute to ROE and Cost of Capital documents, including written testimony, exhibits, workpapers, and discovery responses.
Support litigation strategy in coordination with internal teams, external counsel, and client leadership.
Participate in hearings, settlement negotiations, and technical conferences.
Manage multidisciplinary consulting teams and complex client engagements.
Act as a trusted advisor to utility executives.
Contribute to business development by leveraging professional relationships, regulatory credibility, and expert reputation.
Help shape and evolve Concentric’s ROE and Cost of Capital offerings, mentor junior staff, and strengthen analytical standards.
Travel for hearings, client meetings, and regulatory proceedings in the United States and Canada.