Application Guide
How to Apply for Technical Writing Intern
at EnergyHub
🏢 About EnergyHub
EnergyHub is a leader in the clean energy transition, enabling utilities to manage distributed energy resources like smart thermostats and EV chargers. Their platform helps create a more sustainable grid, and they're at the forefront of using AI to optimize energy use. Working here means contributing directly to a greener future while gaining experience in a fast-growing climate tech company.
About This Role
As a Technical Writing Intern, you'll own real projects from day one, including building an AI-powered documentation assistant and overhauling process documentation. You'll take primary responsibility for documentation on a product launch, from gathering requirements to publishing. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly improve user experience and internal efficiency.
💡 A Day in the Life
Start by checking in with your mentor on the AI-powered documentation assistant project, then draft updates for a process guide. Midday, you might attend a product launch sync to gather requirements for new feature docs. After lunch, you'll fix broken links and refresh screenshots for existing help articles, then wrap up by testing a new AI tool for summarization.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who EnergyHub Is Looking For
- A student or recent grad in technical writing, communications, English, or information science who can craft clear, concise, audience-aware content.
- Someone detail-oriented and comfortable with structured content (e.g., DITA, Markdown) and documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Confluence, or Git-based systems).
- Eager to explore AI-assisted writing workflows (e.g., using LLMs for drafting or editing) and quick to learn new tools.
- Proactive and able to manage multiple projects, like handling minor updates while leading a full product launch documentation.
📝 Tips for Applying to EnergyHub
In your resume, highlight any experience with structured authoring, content management systems, or version control (e.g., Git).
If you've used AI tools like ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot for writing, mention specific examples of how you improved efficiency or quality.
Tailor your cover letter to show understanding of EnergyHub's mission: clean energy and grid modernization. Connect your writing skills to their impact.
Include a link to a portfolio or writing sample that demonstrates clear, user-focused documentation (e.g., a help article, API reference, or process guide).
Apply early—internships at climate tech companies can be competitive. Follow up if you don't hear back within a week.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Emphasize your passion for clean energy and how your writing can help accelerate the transition to a sustainable grid.', 'Show specific interest in AI-assisted writing—mention any projects where you used AI to streamline documentation workflows.', 'Highlight your ability to manage end-to-end documentation projects, from gathering requirements to publishing.', "Demonstrate attention to detail with examples of how you've handled structured content or fixed inconsistencies."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read EnergyHub's blog and press releases to understand their recent product launches and company culture.
- → Explore their platform overview on the website to grasp the technical domain (DERMS, VPPs, etc.).
- → Look into their use of AI—any public info on how they leverage machine learning for energy optimization.
- → Check their careers page for intern testimonials or team culture insights.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't submit a generic cover letter—failing to mention EnergyHub's mission or specific role details will stand out.
- Avoid overstating AI experience if you haven't actually used it in a writing workflow; instead, show curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Don't ignore the structured content requirement—if you have no experience with DITA or similar, mention transferable skills like using templates or style guides.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!