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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 SalaryMedian Base Salary25th-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.

Infrastructure Club

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.

Infrastructure Club

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.

Explore Your Network
Tour options for finding contacts through MIT and MIT Sloan student, alumni, and company directories.

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