Career Paths in Energy
Finance & Investing
Areas: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Project Finance
Companies:
Technology
Areas: Finance, Marketing, Analytics, General Mgt / Leadership Development
Companies:
Renewables & Utilities
Areas: Finance, Marketing, Product Mgt, Data Science
Companies:
Startups
Areas: Finance, Marketing, Operations, Analytics
Companies:
Active Surfaces (MIT startup)
Emvolon (MIT startup)
Hiring Trends
Sample Job Titles
Analyst, Associate
Investment Associate
Senior Financial Analyst
Commercial Advisor
Leadership Development/General Manager
Marketing Manager
Director of Customer Success
Director of Energy Analytics
Director of Marketing
Finance Director
Salary Summary
| Mean Base Salary | Median Base Salary | 25th-75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (3.2%) | $152,857 | $150,000 | $147,500-$160,000 |
| 2023 (2.7%) | $151,667 | $160,000 | $152,500-163,750 |
| 2022 (2%) | $142,143 | $150,000 | $115,000(low) -$165,000 (high)* |
*Starting with Class of 2023, we shifted to reporting 25th-75th percentiles, instead of low-high range.
Job Search Resources
Job Boards + Leadership Development Programs
Recruiting and
Learning Resources
AI Resume and Interview Resources
VMock for Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile – Use the Resume Optimizer to rate your resume against your select job descriptions.
Big Interview – Practice interviews and get feedback on your communication skills.
Contacts and Networking
Professional Development
Sloan Energy + Climate Club
Learn about opportunities to make an impact at the intersection of business and the energy industry. Explore the financial and business elements of the energy and power sectors, from conventional to alternative resources.
Infrastructure Club
Discover the infrastructure asset class: infrastructure private equity, project finance, and infrastructure technology. Sector coverage includes traditional infrastructure (power, roads, rail, airports, water, etc.) and next-generation infrastructure (EV charging networks, battery storage, data centers, etc.).
Mobility Club
Explore companies and emerging trends in the automotive and mobility industries.
Join a community that seeks to connect with automotive and mobility companies and increase their participation in recruiting at MIT Sloan.
Industry + Career Advice
MIT Sloan Industry Advisor
MIT Sloan Industry Advisors volunteer to help Sloanies launch into new industries.
Evan Kantor, MBA ’13 – Clean Energy, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, Software PM, Process Improvement
Ricardo Villalba, SFMBA ’22 – Energy + Finance
CDO Career Advisors + Coaches
Click to see career advisors and coaches for your academic program:
MIT Alumni
Advisors Hub
Connect with MIT alumni who have volunteered to be your thought partner as you explore industries, target your resume, and prepare for interviews.
