Careers
Graduate prepared for leadership roles across the energy industry.
Alumni Outcomes By the Numbers
Where Do Energy Systems Management Alumni Work?
- Technology Companies: 27%
- Professional Services Companies: 24%
- Electric Utilities & Power Producers: 25%
- Regulatory Agencies: 13%
- National Laboratories & Energy Research Organizations: 10%
Who Employs ESM Graduates?
A selection of companies and organizations that have hired recent graduates.
- Amazon
- American Microgrid Solutions
- Burns & McDonnell
- California Energy Commission
- California Public Utilities Commission
- Energy + Environmental Economics (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
What Jobs Do Energy Systems Management Graduates Pursue?
- Energy Analyst
- Sustainability Manager
- Renewable Energy Project Manager
- Policy Advisor
Shaping Energy Systems from San Francisco to Panama
Valeria Bernal Malek is driving national energy policy in Panama. Her interdisciplinary training at USF — plus industry connections — helped launch her global energy career.
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
Explore Sustainability Careers in Energy Systems Management
The best climate-focused master’s programs will give you a mix of practical and theoretical instruction, real-world experience, and career connections — opening doors so you can land a fulfilling job that helps save our planet. In this in-depth sustainability guide, we explore skill sets, job titles, and career outcomes for climate professionals.
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 Energy + Environmental Economics (E3)
ESM Career Outcomes FAQs
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ESM alumni are very engaged, often bringing opportunities to current students. Alumni host mock interview sessions, discuss their career journeys as guest speakers, update students on job and internship opportunities, and are even teaching assistants for higher-level courses.
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You'll have access to major networking opportunities through events such as San Francisco Climate Week, partnerships with organizations like Young Professionals in Energy, and other industry conferences, panels, and professional events.