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New grad energy jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with little or no experience, where a strong internship or hands-on coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Willdan, Digital Realty, and ENFRA hiring at this level now.
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Energy & Sustainability Specialist I
Department: Touchstone IQ for Governments Helpdesk
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an Energy & Sustainability Specialist to fulfill the below responsibilities on behalf of the Touchstone IQ for Governments team and software products.
Customer Success
- Operate Help Centers for several city and state government-run energy and sustainability programs across the country and/or on behalf of Touchstone IQ products.
- Provide phone, email, and virtual support to building owners and managers who are tasked with complying with building benchmarking and performance standards programs.
- Support building owners with energy and water benchmarking in either ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® and/or Touchstone IQ.
- Track and manage building owner correspondence and benchmarking report submissions.
- Efficiently guide building owners and property managers through technology troubleshooting by providing relevant resources and solutions to resolve issues.
- Meet contractual obligations for each client, including but not limited to 24-hour turnaround time on all correspondences, +90% compliance rates, and outreach commitments.
- Identify customer needs and maintain a supportive, empathetic, and professional attitude to ensure a positive customer service experience.
Program Support
- Support with the development of client-facing project management materials including timely and accurate status reports, timelines, and call notes.
- Support the creation of program materials on behalf of government clients and/or Touchstone IQ products. These include – but are not limited to – how-to guides, program overviews, informational videos, FAQs, training presentations, and process flows.
- Contribute ideas to improve program resources that will enhance the team’s effectiveness, program compliance, and customer service experience.
- Generate and analyze various program or customer statistic reports using Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and internal Touchstone IQ tools.
Company Support
- Provide ad hoc support for corporate initiatives. These include – but are not limited to – gathering data and documenting processes, compiling industry and competitive research, creating marketing content, supporting software quality assurance testing, and conducting potential customer outreach.
Success in This Role Requires
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and be highly responsive to the needs of our multi-functional internal team and all customers with whom you interact.
- Ability to take detailed, accurate, and informative notes while multitasking.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
- A demonstrated ability to learn and operate robust CRM tools and technology platforms.
- A deep knowledge of all client programs and Touchstone IQ products for which you support.
- Being comfortable asking for management guidance and using good judgment and analytical skills in ambiguous situations.
- Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively across multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- High-level awareness of client contracts and scope of work.
- An understanding of, or ability to comprehend, energy policy and energy concepts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced software-centric work environment.
- A growth mindset — someone who can adapt to change and incorporate constructive feedback.
Compensation
Starting salary of $58,000 per year; salary will be commensurate with experience. TIQ offers health benefits, an RTD pass, paid time off, onsite gym facility and a hybrid work schedule.
Energy & Sustainability Specialist I
Department: Touchstone IQ for Governments Helpdesk
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an Energy & Sustainability Specialist to fulfill the below responsibilities on behalf of the Touchstone IQ for Governments team and software products.
Customer Success
- Operate Help Centers for several city and state government-run energy and sustainability programs across the country and/or on behalf of Touchstone IQ products.
- Provide phone, email, and virtual support to building owners and managers who are tasked with complying with building benchmarking and performance standards programs.
- Support building owners with energy and water benchmarking in either ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® and/or Touchstone IQ.
- Track and manage building owner correspondence and benchmarking report submissions.
- Efficiently guide building owners and property managers through technology troubleshooting by providing relevant resources and solutions to resolve issues.
- Meet contractual obligations for each client, including but not limited to 24-hour turnaround time on all correspondences, +90% compliance rates, and outreach commitments.
- Identify customer needs and maintain a supportive, empathetic, and professional attitude to ensure a positive customer service experience.
Program Support
- Support with the development of client-facing project management materials including timely and accurate status reports, timelines, and call notes.
- Support the creation of program materials on behalf of government clients and/or Touchstone IQ products. These include – but are not limited to – how-to guides, program overviews, informational videos, FAQs, training presentations, and process flows.
- Contribute ideas to improve program resources that will enhance the team’s effectiveness, program compliance, and customer service experience.
- Generate and analyze various program or customer statistic reports using Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and internal Touchstone IQ tools.
Company Support
- Provide ad hoc support for corporate initiatives. These include – but are not limited to – gathering data and documenting processes, compiling industry and competitive research, creating marketing content, supporting software quality assurance testing, and conducting potential customer outreach.
Success in This Role Requires
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and be highly responsive to the needs of our multi-functional internal team and all customers with whom you interact.
- Ability to take detailed, accurate, and informative notes while multitasking.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
- A demonstrated ability to learn and operate robust CRM tools and technology platforms.
- A deep knowledge of all client programs and Touchstone IQ products for which you support.
- Being comfortable asking for management guidance and using good judgment and analytical skills in ambiguous situations.
- Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively across multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- High-level awareness of client contracts and scope of work.
- An understanding of, or ability to comprehend, energy policy and energy concepts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced software-centric work environment.
- A growth mindset — someone who can adapt to change and incorporate constructive feedback.
Compensation
Starting salary of $58,000 per year; salary will be commensurate with experience. TIQ offers health benefits, an RTD pass, paid time off, onsite gym facility and a hybrid work schedule.
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Entry Level Energy Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level energy job?
Focus on internships, co-ops, or project-based coursework that show hands-on exposure to energy systems, equipment, or data. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand industry fundamentals, hold a relevant degree or certificate, and can demonstrate safety awareness. Tailoring your resume to the specific sector, whether utilities, renewables, or oil and gas, gives you a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire entry level energys?
Companies hiring entry level energys right now include Willdan, Digital Realty, and ENFRA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring covers large utilities and independent power producers as well as engineering firms and government contractors that routinely bring on junior talent to support field, operations, and technical roles.
Are there remote entry level energy jobs?
Yes, though most entry level energy roles are on-site or field-based given the hands-on nature of the work. About 13% of entry level energy openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in data analysis, energy policy, software, and project coordination rather than operations or field engineering.
Are these new grad energy jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles across the energy sector. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio or academic project in place of professional history. Look for language like "entry level," "new graduates welcome," or "0-2 years" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level energys?
Entry Level energy roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the junior level because ongoing infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance demands, and the energy transition are all creating steady openings for candidates who are earlier in their careers.