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.
30 alternate job titles:
Alternative Energy Engineer
Carbon Analyst
Carbon Specialist
Certified Green Building Engineer
Energy Conservation Engineer
Energy Efficiency Engineer
Energy Engineer
Energy Infrastructure Engineer
Energy Market Analyst
Energy Modeler
Energy Project Engineer
Energy Systems Engineer
Engineer
Green Building Energy Engineer
Green Building Engineer
Heating Engineer
HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer)
HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer)
HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer)
Hydroelectric Plant Power Generation Engineer
Hydrogen Power Plant Engineer
Industrial Energy Engineer
Measurement And Verification Engineer
Optimization Engineer
Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer
Refrigeration Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
Smart Grid Engineer
Sustainability Engineer
Test and Balance Engineer
Salary Information
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar: $117,750 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Create models of engineering designs or methods. | Development |
| Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance. | Development |
| Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns. | General |
| Inspect equipment or systems. | General |
| Perform marketing activities. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures. | General |
| Operate computer systems. | General |
| Prepare technical or operational reports. | General |
| Direct energy production or management activities. | Management |
| Monitor industrial energy consumption or management. | Management |
| Analyze energy usage data. | Analysis |
| Research energy production, use, or conservation. | Analysis |
| Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications. | Analysis |
| Research design or application of green technologies. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| 360 Analytics eQUEST | Analytical or scientific software |
| AIRMaster+ | Analytical or scientific software |
| Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Architectural Energy Corporation VisualDOE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Autodesk Ecotect | Analytical or scientific software |
| Carrier Hourly Analysis Program HAP | Analytical or scientific software |
| Chilled Water System Analysis Tool CWSAT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Combined Heat and Power Application Tool CHP | Analytical or scientific software |
| Cool Roof Calculator | Analytical or scientific software |
| DOE-2 | Analytical or scientific software |
| DesignBuilder Software DesignBuilder | Analytical or scientific software |
| EffTec EffTrack | Analytical or scientific software |
| Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor | Analytical or scientific software |
| EnergyPlus | Analytical or scientific software |
| EnergySoft EnergyPro | Analytical or scientific software |
| Facility Energy Decision Systems FEDS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Fan System Assessment Tool FSAT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant FRESA | Analytical or scientific software |
| Fielding Data Labs OptoMizer | Analytical or scientific software |
| Home Energy Efficient Design HEED | Computer aided design CAD software |
| InterEnergy Software Building Energy Analyzer PRO | Analytical or scientific software |
| Itron Enterprise Energy Management EEM Suite | Analytical or scientific software |
| MotorMaster+ | Analytical or scientific software |
| Performance Systems Development TREAT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool PHAST | Analytical or scientific software |
| Program for Energy Analysis of Residences PEAR | Analytical or scientific software |
| Quick Plant Energy Profiler | Analytical or scientific software |
| Retrofit Energy Savings Estimation Model RESEM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Steam System Tool Suite | Analytical or scientific software |
| Stellar Processes EZ Sim | Analytical or scientific software |
| Trane System Analyzer | Analytical or scientific software |
| Trane TRACE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Building Energy Assessment Professional Certification | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers | Not Available |
| Building Energy Modeling Professional Certification | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Building Commissioning Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Building Energy Simulation Analyst | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Business Energy Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Demand-Side Manager | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Insulation Appraisers | National Insulation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Manager | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Procurement Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Green Building Engineer | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Green Professional | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Certified Industrial Energy Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Measurement and Verification Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Performance Contracting and Funding Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Power Quality Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Renewable Energy Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Water Efficiency Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Commercial Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner with ASHRAE 90.1 | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Distributed Generation Certified Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Electric Vehicle Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| Energy Efficiency Practitioner | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Energy Management Certification | Northwest Water & Education Institute | Not Available |
| Energy Risk Professional | Global Association of Risk Professionals | Not Available |
| GA - Certified Associate | Green Advantage | Not Available |
| GA Certified Practitioner | Green Advantage | Not Available |
| Green Awareness Certification | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Green Building - Residential Examiner - G1 | International Code Council | Not Available |
| High-Performance Building Design | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers | Not Available |
| ISO 50001 Lead Auditor | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| LEED AP Homes | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED AP Interior Design + Construction | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED AP Neighborhood Development | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED AP Operations + Maintenance | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| Master Certified Green Professional | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Small Wind Installer - Level 1 | ETA International | Not Available |
| Superior Energy Performance | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| System Operator Certification | North American Electric Reliability Corporation | Not Available |
| Test and Balance Engineer | Associated Air Balance Council | Not Available |
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