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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.

Median salary

$117,750

Typical range

$63k – $184k

Job outlook

+2% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

    Entry / Junior

    $62,840

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

    Established

    $117,750

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

    Senior

    $150,630

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Key skills

A typical day

  • •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 and analyze energy consumption.
  • •Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
  • •Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.

Fields of study

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