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17-2199.03 - 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.


Key Facts
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Bright Outlook
1
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Green Job
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Current Employment
136,900
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Forecasted Employment
142,300
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Change in Employment
+5,500
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Change in Employment %
+4%
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Tasks
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Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
  • Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
  • Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
  • Manage the development, design, or construction of energy conservation projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and time lines, conformance to federal and state laws, or adherence to approved specifications.
  • Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
  • Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
  • Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
  • Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
  • Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
  • Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.
  • Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
  • Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
  • Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
  • Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
  • Verify energy bills and meter readings.
  • Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
  • Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
  • Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
  • Direct the implementation of energy management projects.
  • Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.
  • Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.
Supplemental
  • Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
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Knowledge

The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
 Engineering and Technology
  • 90%
    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
 Mathematics
  • 79%
    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
 Building and Construction
  • 77%
    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
 Customer and Personal Service
  • 76%
    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
 Mechanical
  • 75%
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
 English Language
  • 73%
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
 Physics
  • 71%
    Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
 Administration and Management
  • 71%
    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
 Design
  • 71%
    Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
 Economics and Accounting
  • 69%
    Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
 Computers and Electronics
  • 60%
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
 Sales and Marketing
  • 59%
    Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
 Law and Government
  • 58%
    Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
 Chemistry
  • 57%
    Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
 Public Safety and Security
  • 55%
    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
 Personnel and Human Resources
  • 54%
    Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
 Education and Training
  • 53%
    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
 Communications and Media
  • 53%
    Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
 Clerical
  • 52%
    Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
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Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Liquid and gas flow measuring and observing instruments
  • Air current testers
  • Draft gauges
 Non destructive examination equipment
  • Blower doors
 Computer data input devices
  • Dataloggers
 Computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Personal computers
 Temperature and heat measuring instruments
  • Digital infrared thermometers
  • Handheld digital thermometers
 Electrical measuring and testing equipment and accessories
  • Digital multimeters
 Gas analyzers and monitors
  • Heating system combustion analyzers
 Light and wave generating and measuring equipment
  • Infrared cameras
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
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Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Industry specific software
  • 360 Analytics eQUEST
  • AIRMaster+
  • Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics
  • Architectural Energy Corporation VisualDOE
  • Autodesk AutoCADHOT
  • Autodesk ECOTECT
  • Carrier Hourly Analysis Program HAP
  • Chilled Water System Analysis Tool CWSAT
  • Combined Heat and Power Application Tool CHP
  • Cool Roof Calculator
  • DesignBuilder Software DesignBuilder
  • DOE-2
  • EffTec EffTrack
  • Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
  • EnergyPlus
  • EnergySoft EnergyPro
  • Facility Energy Decision Systems FEDS
  • Fan System Assessment Tool FSAT
  • Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant FRESA
  • Fielding Data Labs OptoMizer
  • Home Energy Efficient Design HEEDHOT
  • InterEnergy Software Building Energy Analyzer PRO
  • Itron Enterprise Energy Management EEM Suite
  • MotorMaster+
  • Performance Systems Development TREAT
  • Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool PHAST
  • Program for Energy Analysis of Residences PEAR
  • Quick Plant Energy Profiler
  • Retrofit Energy Savings Estimation Model RESEM
  • Steam System Tool Suite
  • Stellar Processes EZ Sim
  • The MathWorks MATLABHOT
  • Trane System Analyzer
  • Trane TRACE
 Data management and query software
  • Microsoft AccessHOT
 Content authoring and editing software
  • Microsoft ExcelHOT
  • Microsoft PowerPointHOT
  • Microsoft VisioHOT
  • Microsoft WordHOT
 Business function specific software
  • Microsoft OfficeHOT
  • Microsoft ProjectHOT
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
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Certifications
The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
 Specialty
 Advanced
 Core
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
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Licensing
The licensing information below is organized into sections and is useful for pursuing if you are interested in a career in this field.
No specific licensing information is listed for this occupation in the area you have selected.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
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