Careers

We are a friendly, collaborative team. We are based in Washington, DC, but we have many remote employees across the country.

Unfortunately, we only hire staff and interns within the United States.

Once you apply in our online system, you’ll receive an email confirming that we received your application. If you could be a good match for the team, our hiring manager will follow up with you via email to discuss next steps. We do not accept phone calls or emails about our open positions.

We typically post our summer intern positions at the end of the year and close the applications at the end of January. We occasionally hire interns during other times of the year if our research programs need interns beyond the summer months.

ACEEE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability. ACEEE is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in its organization and encourages applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.

ACEEE is deeply committed to advancing racial equity in our work, relationships, and organizational culture. We recognize that longstanding racial disparities are exacerbated by the structure of U.S. energy systems, where communities of color face challenges such as living in older, less energy-efficient housing and limited access to affordable transportation options. These combined burdens force them to allocate a disproportionate share of their income to energy bills, adversely impacting their ability to meet other essential needs. The cumulative effects of racism including in housing, lending, and transportation have further increased vulnerability to health risks and the devastating effects of climate change. 

To address these systemic inequities, ACEEE is committed to actively dismantling racism and the dominant white culture within our organization and in U.S. energy systems. We acknowledge the historical lack of racial equity and diversity in ACEEE’s leadership. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, racially diverse organization that embraces anti-racist principles and practices. Our approach centers the voices of those most affected, promotes transparency, and reduces hierarchy in decision-making. By focusing on racial equity, we can contribute to a sustainable and just energy system that addresses climate change effectively while ensuring equitable access to resources that support the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals. We know we have much important work ahead. We will share our progress transparently, seek feedback, and continually improve our efforts across all aspects of our work, guided by staff committees and initiatives that prioritize racial equity in our advocacy, conferences, hiring processes, research, and relationships with minority-serving institutions. Initiatives like Leading with Equity, Residential Retrofits for Energy Equity (R2E2), and Energy Equity for Homeowners exemplify our commitment to supporting disinvested communities in project development and outcomes. Together, we can drive meaningful change toward achieving racial equity and creating a more just and equitable energy future.