Entry Level Energy Engineer Jobs
New grad energy engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on project portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Fintech, with employers like Hays, Apple, and Tesla hiring at this level now.
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Job Title:
Energy Storage Engineer/Staff Level II
Location:
Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN, Palo Alto, CA, Washington, D.C.
Job Summary and Description:
EPRI’s Energy Storage and Distributed Generation team performs cutting-edge research related to energy storage technology, economics, safety, and operation to support utilities and the energy industry. The team works collaboratively with utilities, project developers, technology manufacturers, safety personnel, industry organizations, and other stakeholders to advance the safe, effective, and practical deployment of energy storage technologies.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Performs advanced technical analysis with minimal direction and supervision.
- Conducts independent research and begins to manage small, less-complex projects.
- Conducts technical searches, literature reviews, and analysis to gather, synthesize, and document information in support of project activities and research needs.
- Supports energy storage demonstration projects, including development of test plans, commissioning support, field testing, data analysis, and evaluation of demonstration results.
- Supports energy storage safety research, including research related to safe system design, operation, emergency response, and decommissioning.
- Evaluates established and emerging energy storage technologies, including technology readiness, deployment experience, technical characteristics, performance, and potential applications.
- Provides technical advice and counsel to other professionals within EPRI.
- Reviews project progress and evaluates technical results.
- Exercises considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives and approaches associated with assigned work.
Additional Requirements:
- Develops relationships with program advisors and other industry stakeholders.
- Assists technical leads and managers in assessing customer needs, developing technical approaches, preparing proposals, technical publications/papers, and presentations.
- Presents technical work at external conferences, meetings, workshops, and other industry forums.
- Communicates research findings and project results to program members, potential members, and external stakeholders through technical reports, guidelines, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences.
- Works across EPRI programs and develops relationships with other program technical teams.
- Provides guidance to junior staff.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required
- Masters degree in engineering or related field preferred
Compensation:
- The salary range for this position is $80,000 USD to $90,000 USD annually.
This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).
EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
Job Title:
Energy Storage Engineer/Staff Level II
Location:
Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN, Palo Alto, CA, Washington, D.C.
Job Summary and Description:
EPRI’s Energy Storage and Distributed Generation team performs cutting-edge research related to energy storage technology, economics, safety, and operation to support utilities and the energy industry. The team works collaboratively with utilities, project developers, technology manufacturers, safety personnel, industry organizations, and other stakeholders to advance the safe, effective, and practical deployment of energy storage technologies.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Performs advanced technical analysis with minimal direction and supervision.
- Conducts independent research and begins to manage small, less-complex projects.
- Conducts technical searches, literature reviews, and analysis to gather, synthesize, and document information in support of project activities and research needs.
- Supports energy storage demonstration projects, including development of test plans, commissioning support, field testing, data analysis, and evaluation of demonstration results.
- Supports energy storage safety research, including research related to safe system design, operation, emergency response, and decommissioning.
- Evaluates established and emerging energy storage technologies, including technology readiness, deployment experience, technical characteristics, performance, and potential applications.
- Provides technical advice and counsel to other professionals within EPRI.
- Reviews project progress and evaluates technical results.
- Exercises considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives and approaches associated with assigned work.
Additional Requirements:
- Develops relationships with program advisors and other industry stakeholders.
- Assists technical leads and managers in assessing customer needs, developing technical approaches, preparing proposals, technical publications/papers, and presentations.
- Presents technical work at external conferences, meetings, workshops, and other industry forums.
- Communicates research findings and project results to program members, potential members, and external stakeholders through technical reports, guidelines, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences.
- Works across EPRI programs and develops relationships with other program technical teams.
- Provides guidance to junior staff.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required
- Masters degree in engineering or related field preferred
Compensation:
- The salary range for this position is $80,000 USD to $90,000 USD annually.
This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).
EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
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Entry Level Energy Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level energy engineer job?
Focus on internship experience, senior capstone projects, or any hands-on work with energy systems, efficiency audits, or renewable installations. Employers at this level look for a relevant engineering degree, familiarity with tools like AutoCAD or energy modeling software, and demonstrated curiosity about sustainability or grid systems. Tailoring your resume to each posting and highlighting measurable project outcomes gives you a real edge over candidates with generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level energy engineers?
Companies hiring entry level energy engineers right now include Hays, Apple, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of utilities, engineering consultancies, renewable energy developers, and government contractors, many of which actively recruit new graduates through campus programs and direct applications.
Are there remote entry level energy engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level energy engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated largely in energy consulting, software-side energy modeling, and policy-focused positions where fieldwork is minimal.
Are these new grad energy engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior energy engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and explicitly accepts internships, co-ops, or a strong project portfolio in place of full-time work history, so candidates coming straight from an engineering program are competitive for these roles.
Which industries hire the most entry level energy engineers?
Entry Level energy engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Fintech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they are actively expanding their engineering teams to meet energy efficiency targets, renewable capacity goals, and infrastructure modernization demands that require a steady pipeline of junior talent.