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Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar - 17-2199.03

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Energy Efficiency Engineer
  • Energy Engineer
  • Industrial Energy Engineer
  • Measurement And Verification Engineer
  • Test and Balance Engineer

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2000 Engineers
17-2190 Miscellaneous Engineers
17-2199.00 Engineers, All Other
17-2199.03 Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

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Tasks

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  • Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
  • Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
  • Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
  • Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
  • Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.

Detailed Work Activities

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  • Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.
  • Analyze energy usage data.
  • Create models of engineering designs or methods.
  • Direct energy production or management activities.
  • Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.

Military Crosswalk Titles

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  • Civil Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, General Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

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