York University's Lassonde School of Engineering is launching its first-ever professional master's degree with a new course-based Master of Engineering (MEng) in Sustainable Energy Systems designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the rapidly expanding energy sector.
Lassonde School of Engineering Dean Jane Goodyer
The program can be completed full-time in as little as 12 months, with flexible part-time study options designed for those looking to advance their careers while continuing to work. Unlike traditional research-based master's degrees, the program emphasizes advanced coursework, applied learning and professional development. Courses will be delivered by a blend of faculty and industry professionals, giving students direct exposure to both emerging research and real-world energy challenges.
"Canada's energy transition is creating significant demand for talent, with ECO Canada projecting more than 171,000 hiring requirements across energy-related environmental specializations by 2033," says Jane Goodyer, Dean of the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. "Our new Master of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Systems is designed to help meet that need by preparing graduates to lead the planning, implementation and management of the sustainable energy systems that will power our future."
Offered through Lassonde's Department of Mechanical Engineering, the program combines advanced engineering knowledge with training in areas including:
- Project management and commercialization
- Computational methods for sustainability
- Technoeconomic and life-cycle assessment
- Advanced thermofluids and heat transfer
- Energy transitions and global perspectives
- Systems-level thinking
Learning is grounded in project-based problem-solving, hands-on labs and simulations, real-world case studies and industry-informed coursework. Graduates may pursue roles across sustainable energy, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing sectors, including:
- Senior or Principal Engineer
- Energy Transition Strategist
- Engineering or Project Manager
- Clean Energy Implementation Consultant
- Energy Systems Designer
- Sustainability and Transformation Consultant
- Data Center Facility & Infrastructure Engineer
- Electrification Specialist
- Advanced Manufacturing and Smart Systems Specialist
- HVAC Systems Engineer
"From an industry perspective, this initiative is highly relevant and timely," says Khalid Malik, lead auditor general, nuclear oversight engineering, Ontario Power Generation. "It aligns well with current trends, regulatory shifts and technological advancements, and it offers meaningful contributions to workforce development. Graduates will be well-positioned to make an immediate impact."
The program was developed by Lassonde faculty in consultation with industry advisors and external reviewers, with a strong focus on real-world applications, industry relevance, and professional development.
