Access Handshake
Meet With an Advisor
Request a Presentation
Instagram LinkedIn

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Energy, Environment and Sustainability

This career path is focused on planning, managing, designing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services in relation to natural resources.

While many majors and minors can prepare you for this career path, we find that students studying certain subjects have a natural connection. Common majors and minors related to career in this area include:

  • Climate Change and Sustainability, Engineering (all majors), Environment and Society, Environmental Science, Geology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, Political Science

Use the Job Trends tool below to explore the tasks and skills connected to specific types of jobs related to this career path.

Career definition is adapted from the National Career Clusters® Framework.

What Are Entry-Level Jobs Actually Looking For? Skills, Experience, and Expectations Explained

entry-level-jobs-requirements-skills-experience

You’ve seen it before: job postings marked “entry-level” that somehow require 2-3 years of experience. It’s maddening. You start wondering if employers have completely lost touch with reality or if the entire job market has gone sideways.

Here’s the …

Read more

20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in physics

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with physics degrees. Physics majors often learn how to model complex systems, crunch numbers, and solve tough problems. Employers value that flexibility. Some jobs stay close to research …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
Read more

How much do college majors matter in early career salaries?

College majors can absolutely shape your starting salary, especially in those first few years after graduation. STEM grads, in particular, tend to see higher early pay, and the data backs that up year after year. But here is the part …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
Read more

The Self-Discovery Internship: I Learned What I Want from Work by Learning What I Didn’t Want

We’re often told to “find your passion.” Easier said than done for most people (at least that’s what I think). As a computer science student in a seemingly oversaturated job market, I wrapped up my junior year thinking the key …

By Wendy Carvalho
Wendy Carvalho Student Staff - Career Peer
Send Email
Read more

How to Successfully Transition Into an Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Role

Many companies globally are focusing on sustainability and ethical business practices. As a result, professionals in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) are in high demand.

Transitioning into an ESG role is a great way to grow your career while making …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more

Sidebar

Be the first to know about new resources, advice, and opportunities related to the communities and topics that matter to you.

Job TrendsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Search or filter by different career paths to learn more about what skills & education you may need, what salary ranges are common, and more!

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Resources

Handshake

Handshake

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

Start working in climate

Start working in climate

Join a global professional network. Learn from top climate experts. Land the perfect climate job.

View All Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Email
career_services@uml.edu
Address

University Crossing, Suite 450
220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Rooms 314 & 318
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

Social

Appointment Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Meet with an Advisor

Meet the Team

Career Advising
Co-op Advising
Experiential Learning Programs
Employer Relations
Operations
Student Employment
Leadership