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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.

What you’d do

  • Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
  • Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
  • Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
  • Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
  • Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
  • Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
  • Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
  • Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.

Skills that matter

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Systems Analysis

How to get there

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Also called

  • Energy Efficiency Engineer
  • Energy Engineer
  • Industrial Energy Engineer
  • Test and Balance Engineer (TAB Engineer)

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