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Energy Systems and Sustainability

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Master's DegreeAcademic

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The MSE in Energy Systems and Sustainability Engineering (ESSE) program offered through the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is designed to provide systems-based knowledge in energy systems and sustainability through five core courses and in- depth knowledge from two concentration areas (energy systems concentration and sustainability concentration).

Format

In-Person

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  • Michigan

    Michigan

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingWritingMonitoringMathematics

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyMechanical

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityMathematical ReasoningNear VisionNumber Facility

Tasks

  • Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
  • Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
  • Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
  • Evaluate the energy performance of buildings using modeling software.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareObject or component oriented development software

Tools

Air current testersBlower doorsCarbon dioxide CO2 testersCarbon monoxide detectorsCombustible gas monitorsComputer data input scannersDataloggersDigital infrared thermometersDigital multimetersDigital still camerasDigital video camerasDraft gaugesDuct probe velometersElectrical circuit tracersElectricity monitors

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Match confidence: medium47-4011.01Energy Auditorstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Organization-wide audit methodology and quality standards — develop, document, and implement to ensure consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance across all audit programs.
  • Energy efficiency strategy for large-scale commercial or utility portfolios — lead development of multi-year roadmaps that align audit findings with capital planning and sustainability goals.
  • Technical staff and junior auditors — mentor, train, and evaluate using structured learning strategies and field coaching to build organizational audit capacity.
  • Energy audit program performance — monitor systemically across dozens of projects, identify trends and systemic gaps, and direct corrective action at the program level.
  • Stakeholder and executive audiences — persuade and influence through authoritative presentations of audit results, policy implications, and investment-grade recommendations.
  • Cross-functional coordination — lead collaboration among engineers, contractors, utility program managers, and government agencies to execute large-scale energy efficiency initiatives.
  • Emerging technologies and best practices — evaluate and integrate into organizational audit frameworks, including advanced building analytics, IoT sensors, and AI-driven energy modeling platforms.
  • Peak-demand and grid-interactive building programs — design participation strategies for commercial clients and represent the organization in utility or regulatory program negotiations.
  • Enterprise data systems including ERP, CRM, and GIS platforms — oversee configuration and use to track audit pipelines, measure program outcomes, and report portfolio-level energy savings.
  • Policy and market context for energy efficiency — analyze regulatory, economic, and technological trends to position the organization's audit services and advise senior leadership on strategic direction.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
84%
Placement Rate
38%