What You'll Do

  • Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
  • Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.
  • 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.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.12/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Active Listening 3.88/5
Writing 3.88/5
Monitoring 3.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.88/5
Systems Analysis 3.88/5
Speaking 3.75/5
Mathematics 3.75/5
Active Learning 3.75/5
Science 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.5/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to sense whether the day to day rhythm and focus of this path line up with what energizes you.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Adaptability/Flexibility

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Problem Sensitivity 4.12/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Information Ordering 4.0/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Mathematical Reasoning 3.88/5

Technologies & Tools

360 Analytics eQUEST AIRMaster+ Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics Architectural Energy Corporation VisualDOE Autodesk AutoCAD 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

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.73/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.59/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.36/5)
  • Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.18/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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