Energy Economist

Job description

Exeter Associates, Inc., an economics consulting firm based in Columbia, Maryland, has an immediate opening for a staff economist. Qualifications The successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience in the electricity, natural gas and/or waste/wastewater industries and a Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related field. A Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related field is preferred. The candidate should have strong quantitative, analytic, and writing skills and be capable of effectively communicating technical material to a lay audience. This position will entail working independently and working with senior staff on a wide range of energy- and policy-related projects. Description Exeter Associates provides economic, strategy, and financial consulting services in the areas of electricity, natural gas, public utility regulation, the environment, and antitrust. Exeter provides comprehensive consulting services in electricity and natural gas procurement, utility rate case support, utility options studies, contract negotiation, and policy analysis and implementation. Exeter’s clients include the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Air Force, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Defense Logistics Agency, state public utility commissions and state offices of consumer advocate. Exeter offers a competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits, including flexible work location, comprehensive medical and dental insurance, disability insurance, annual profit sharing contributions to a retirement account, dependent care spending accounts, vacation and sick leave, personal office space at all job levels, and continuing education benefits. For more information about Exeter Associates, visit: To apply for this position, please e-mail and include both a resume and cover letter.