Principal Consultant – Critical Minerals

. Contribute to the growth of the global critical minerals consulting team and broader Energy Transition team projects .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the growth of the global critical minerals consulting team and broader Energy Transition team projects
Provide analytical rigor, model development expertise, and manage entire workstreams
Develop client-ready deliverables for private and public sector clients
Help build consulting capabilities around critical minerals
Manage workstreams within projects under the direction of the project manager
Develop market analyses and forecasts across critical minerals value chains
Perform supply-demand modelling, price outlooks, trade flow analysis, competitive positioning, and regulatory assessments
Develop or maintain advanced cost, financial, market, and valuation models across mining, processing, refining, and downstream markets
Develop client-ready insights and storylines from data analysis and industry expertise
Conduct client interviews, workshops, and presentations
Review and guide analytical and modelling work completed by team members
Contribute to business development through proposals, scoping calls, and conferences
Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships
Execute consulting engagements autonomously

What you’ll need

Proven experience in consulting, economics or financial advisory, corporate strategy or a related analytical role
Strong mineral economics skills
In-depth knowledge of the metals and mining industry and critical minerals
Technical experience related to chemical processing, process engineering, energy, or industrial value chains is highly valued
Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop fact-based hypotheses, and create compelling executive-level narratives supported by rigorous analysis
Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction once priorities are agreed
Strong written and oral presentation skills in English
Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is appreciated
Average travel of around 20% of the time, occasionally more
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Indefinite right to work in the United States

Comp & perks