Occupation
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
$122,930 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 17-2199.03
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.
- 02Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
- 03Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
- 04Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
- 05Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
- 06Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
- 07Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
- 08Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
- 09Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
- 10Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
- 11Verify energy bills and meter readings.
- 12Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Energy Efficiency EngineerEnergy EngineerIndustrial Energy EngineerTest and Balance Engineer (TAB Engineer)
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Knowledge the job leans on
Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsMechanicalBuilding and ConstructionDesignEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePhysics
Skills that carry over from service
Systems AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingSystems EvaluationJudgment and Decision MakingOperations AnalysisSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionCoordination