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Energy Engineers

SOC 17-2199.03

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Writing

3.9

Monitoring

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Systems Analysis

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.5

Mathematics

4.0

Building and Construction

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Mechanical

3.8

English Language

3.6

Administration and Management

3.5

Design

3.5

Key Tasks

1Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.

2Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.

3Monitor and analyze energy consumption.

4Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.

5Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.

Also Known As

Alternative Energy Engineer Certified Green Building Engineer Distributed Generation Project Manager Energy Conservation Engineer Energy Efficiency Engineer Energy Engineer Energy Infrastructure Engineer Energy Manager Energy Project Engineer Energy Systems Engineer