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.
What is this job like?
- Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
- Verify energy bills and meter readings.
- Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
- Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
- Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.
- Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
- Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.
- Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
- 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 energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
- Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
- Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.
- Direct the implementation of energy management projects.
- Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
- Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
- Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
- Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
- Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.
- Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
- Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
- Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
- Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
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