Welcome to your guide to Energy careers. Here we’ve gathered resources and connections to support your career journey, including industry insights, advice from Sloanies, and top resources. Choose your first step below:
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Finance + Investing
Functions: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Project Finance
Sample Companies: Black Rock, Breakthrough Energy, Generate Capital, NY Green Bank
Technology
Functions: Finance, Marketing, Analytics, General Management/Leadership Development
Sample Companies: Apple, Amazon, Google, LG, Microsoft
Renewables & Utilities
Functions: Finance, Marketing, Product Management, Data Science
Sample Companies: Aspen Power, Duke Energy, NextEra Energy, National Grid, nrg, Silicon Ranch
Startups
Functions: Finance, Marketing, Operations, Analytics
Sample Companies: Active Surfaces, BlueWave Solar, ChargePoint, Emvolon, Form Energy
Hiring Trends: MBA 2022-2024 (data gathered from MBA Employment Surveys)
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.
Energy Club’s Energy Recruiting Overview
Sloan Energy + Climate Club
Make an impact at the intersection of business and energy. Explore financial and business elements of the energy and power sectors, from conventional to alternative resources.
Discover the infrastructure asset class (private equity, project finance) across all sectors, including next-generation infrastructure (EV charging networks, battery storage, data centers, etc.).
Mobility Club
Explore companies and emerging trends in the automotive and mobility industries.
Sustainability Certificate
Join the Certificate cohort to learn from world-renowned sustainability faculty, collaborate with peers, and join a 650+ strong alumni network.
Sloan Energy + Climate Club
Make an impact at the intersection of business and energy. Explore financial and business elements of the energy and power sectors, from conventional to alternative resources.
Discover the infrastructure asset class (private equity, project finance) across all sectors, including next-generation infrastructure (EV charging networks, battery storage, data centers, etc.).
Mobility Club
Explore companies and emerging trends in the automotive and mobility industries.
MIT Sloan Industry Advisors
View the MIT Sloan Industry Advisors with a specialty in Energy
Explore Your Network
Tour options for finding contacts through MIT and MIT Sloan student, alumni, and company directories.
Energy Club’s Energy Recruiting Overview
Job Boards
Job Boards + Leadership Development Programs
Companies Where Sloanies Accepted Opportunities
Finance
BlackRock – Jobs
Breakthrough Energy | Jobs
Generate Capital – Jobs
NY Green Bank – Jobs
Technology
Apple – Energy Jobs
Amazon – Energy Jobs
Google – Energy Jobs
LG Electronics | Jobs
Microsoft – Energy Jobs
Renewables & Utilities
Aspen Power | Jobs
Duke Energy | Jobs
NextEra Energy | Jobs
National Grid | Jobs
nrg | Jobs
Silicon Ranch | Jobs
Startups
Active Surfaces (MIT startup)
BlueWave Solar | Jobs
ChargePoint | Jobs
Emvolon (MIT startup)
Envirospark Energy Solutions
Form Energy | Jobs
Lime | Jobs
Interview Preparation
- VMock for Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile – Use the Resume Optimizer to rate your resume against job descriptions.
- Big Interview – Practice interviews and get feedback on your skills.
MIT Sloan Industry Advisors
View the MIT Sloan Industry Advisors with a specialty in Energy
Click to see career advisors and coaches for your program:
MBA/LGO/MSMS | MFin | MBAn | SFMBA| EMBA
MIT Alumni Advisors Hub
Connect with MIT alumni who have volunteered to be thought partners for MIT job seekers.
