Career Opportunities

Explore career opportunities at VGS and learn about our culture, benefits, professional growth opportunities, and commitment to creating a welcoming workplace.

Build a career that makes a difference.

We’re helping shape Vermont’s energy future while delivering safe, reliable service to our customers and communities. Our team is driven by purpose, innovation, and a commitment to making a positive impact across the state. Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to contribute, grow, and make a difference.

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Culture & Benefits

The people behind VGS make our success possible. We encourage collaboration and empower employees to share ideas, solve problems, and take ownership of their work. Our teams work across departments, supporting one another while advancing our shared mission of serving customers and strengthening communities.

We are committed to helping employees thrive both professionally and personally. In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, we offer opportunities for learning, development, and career growth. Safety, Customers, Culture, and Climate are the values that guide our work and shape the employee experience at VGS.

It’s fun coming in to work each day knowing my efforts, and the efforts of my team, help businesses save money to survive these economically uncertain times. Seeing colleagues who are both intelligent and caring every day makes work an enjoyable place to be.

Ben — Commercial Energy Advisor

Our company culture is unique because it combines a strong sense of community with real opportunities for growth. We are continually encouraged to keep learning, and I appreciate that it’s in an environment that values different backgrounds and experiences.

Kristen — Business Intelligence Developer II

What I enjoy most about working at VGS is the opportunity to collaborate with people across the organization to serve our customers. The strong culture of teamwork makes it easy to work together and achieve results. As VGS has expanded its energy efficiency efforts, I’ve also grown professionally by building new vendor relationships and strengthening my problem-solving skills.

David — Procurement and Inventory Specialist

What I enjoy most about working at VGS is being part of a team that genuinely cares about the people we serve. It’s rewarding to know that the work we do helps keep our customers warm, comfortable, and safe in their homes. I also enjoy connecting with homeowners and contractors, building relationships, and being able to support them along the way. Those personal connections make the work especially meaningful.

Therese — D&M Assistant Supervisor and Operations Planner

Our Commitment to a Welcoming Workplace

At VGS, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where everyone is welcomed, respected, and valued. We believe in creating an environment that encourages diverse viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds, contributing positively to our organization’s strength and adaptability.

Our goal is to ensure all employees feel a genuine sense of belonging and have the freedom to contribute authentically each day. Recognizing that personal and organizational growth is ongoing, we continually reflect upon our practices and strive to improve them, addressing barriers that could unintentionally limit fairness or participation for anyone.

We believe that embracing diverse ideas and experiences not only enriches our company culture but also strengthens our competitive edge in today’s dynamic business environment. Our approach is rooted in fairness, transparency, excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement, guiding our efforts to be an exemplary leader within our industry and community.

To support these commitments, VGS’s work plan focuses on several key areas:

  • Leadership accountability and clear communication
  • Promoting continuous professional development and learning
  • Reviewing and refining our workplace policies to ensure fairness
  • Developing internal talent and providing equitable opportunities
  • Ensuring fair and transparent compensation practices
  • Enhancing our recruitment processes to attract a diverse range of candidates
  • Honoring the contributions of our employee-led initiatives

As VGS evolves, so will our practices and policies, always with the intent of maintaining an open and fair workplace culture that supports the success of every individual.

Employee Benefits

VGS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing, financial health, and professional growth. Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status.

VGS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes two medical plan options: high-deductible health plan with employer HSA contributions, and a more traditional copay plan. In addition, we provide dental and vision insurance.

Employees may set aside up to $3,000 annually on a pre-tax basis for approved health care expenses and up to $7,500 for dependent care costs.

Employees may begin contributing pre-tax or post-tax dollars to the VGS 401(k) Plan immediately upon starting employment. VGS matches 60% of the first 5% of annual compensation an employee contributes and provides an additional employer contribution equal to 4.5% of annual compensation. Company contributions follow a five-year graded vesting schedule.

VGS provides a 100% company paid term life insurance policy in the amount of three times an employee’s annual base salary.

VGS provides 100% company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability plans that pay a percentage of base salary during approved disability leave.

VGS employees accrue vacation time based on tenure. For the first 0 to 5 years of service accrual rate is 10 hours per month. That adds up to three weeks of vacation employees per year.

VGS provides regular full-time employees with 40 hours of paid sick leave each January 1. Other employees accrue sick leave in accordance with state law based on hours worked. Employees may carry over unused sick leave from year to year with no maximum limit.

VGS provides employees with eleven paid holidays and 16 hours of personal time each year.

For regular full-time employees, VGS reimburses approved tuition, books, and associated fees for eligible courses and degree programs, based on the final grade earned, up to $10,000 per calendar year.

Employees receive annual bonuses based on personal and company performance.

Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, annual safety and wellness certificates, flexible work arrangements, a United Way donation time-off incentive, and a well-being program.

Health & Wellness

VGS offers programs and resources designed to support employee wellbeing, including a discounted fitness club membership, Employee Assistance Program, tobacco cessation support, monthly physical therapist visits, wellness incentives, and financial education resources.

Giving Back

Our employees have a long history of supporting the communities we serve. They volunteer their time, serve on nonprofit and community boards, and actively participate in local organizations and initiatives. We also support employees who give back through fundraising events, community programs, and youth activities in their hometowns.