York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering has announced the launch of its first professional master’s degree, a course-based Master of Engineering (MEng) in Sustainable Energy Systems. The program is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in Canada’s rapidly expanding clean energy sector.
Program Structure and Flexibility
The MEng can be completed full-time in as little as 12 months, with flexible part-time study options for working professionals. Unlike traditional research-based master’s degrees, this program emphasizes advanced coursework, applied learning, and professional development. Courses are delivered by a blend of faculty and industry professionals, providing direct exposure to emerging research and real-world energy challenges.
Offered through Lassonde’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, the curriculum combines advanced engineering knowledge with training in project management and commercialization, computational methods for sustainability, technoeconomic and life-cycle assessment, advanced thermofluids and heat transfer, energy transitions and global perspectives, and systems-level thinking.
Addressing Workforce Demand
“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,” said Jane Goodyer, Dean of the Lassonde School of Engineering. “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.”
Learning is grounded in project-based problem-solving, hands-on labs and simulations, real-world case studies, and industry-informed coursework.
Career Opportunities
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, and HVAC Systems Engineer.
“From an industry perspective, this initiative is highly relevant and timely,” said 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.”
