Careers
The epicenter of energy sector transformation is the San Francisco Bay Area, where clean-tech innovation, information technology, and public support have come together to create new pathways to a clean energy future. Dynamic companies, responsible government agencies, venture capital, and dedicated non-profits all contribute to a booming new energy sector in which each day seems to pose new questions and provide new answers.
Industry
Through coursework and projects, ESM graduates develop highly sought-after skills in energy analysis, critical thinking, financial and energy modeling, project management, written and oral communications, and systems-level problem solving. They will also graduate with a network of colleagues in the industry and a growing ESM alumni group, who continue to participate in program events and offer their advice to newer students. The combination of problem-solving skills, technical background, and networking enables graduates to advance their careers in whatever part of the energy industry they choose, including:
- Technology Companies: 27%
- Professional Services Companies: 24%
- Electric Utilities & Power Producers: 25%
- Regulatory Agencies: 13%
- National Laboratories & Energy Research Organizations: 10%
Employers
A selection of companies and organizations that have hired recent graduates.
- Amazon
- American Microgrid Solutions
- Burns & McDonnell
- California Energy Commission
- California Public Utilities Commission
- E3
- Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
- Hawaiian Electric
- Honda Motor Company
- ICF
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Marin Clean Energy
- NextEra Energy Resources
- PG&E
- PWC
- Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
- Sandia National Laboratories
- SunRun
- Tesla
Thomas George ’24
Power Engineer
Land a Job Before You Graduate
I got offered a job to help bring renewable energy projects into America’s power grid. I can’t wait to change the world from here — and take part in the energy transition towards a cleaner future.”
Thomas George ’24
Power Engineer
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The program has enthusiastically supported my journey, directly helping me secure my first job in the energy industry. Like many others, my life has changed for the better because of this program.”
Joshua Spooner ’22 E3