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Career: Energy Engineers
Job Description
Design, develop, and evaluate energy-related projects and 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation. |
96
|
Monitor and analyze energy consumption. |
96
|
Conduct jobsite observations, field inspections, or sub-metering to collect data for energy conservation analyses. |
96
|
Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency or determine economic, service, or engineering feasibility. |
96
|
Prepare project reports and other program or technical documentation. |
96
|
Provide consultation to clients or other engineers on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, energy management control systems, lighting or daylighting design, sustainable design, and energy auditing. |
96
|
Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management. |
92
|
Inspect or monitor energy systems including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings. |
92
|
Evaluate construction design information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches, or specifications. |
92
|
Analyze, interpret, and create graphical representations of data using engineering software. |
92
|
Make recommendations regarding energy fuel selection. |
92
|
Promote awareness or use of alternative and renewable energy sources. |
92
|
Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings. |
88
|
Direct the work of contractors or staff in the implementation of energy management projects. |
85
|
Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures. |
85
|
Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning. |
85
|
Conduct research or collect data on renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies such as solar thermal and photovoltaic energy. |
81
|
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. |
81
|
Oversee design or construction aspects related to energy such as energy engineering, energy management, and sustainable design. |
69
|
Review and negotiate energy purchase agreements. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
79
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
74
|
Processing Information
|
73
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
73
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
72
|
Getting Information
|
71
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
71
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
70
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
69
|
Thinking Creatively
|
69
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
66
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
63
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
62
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
61
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
61
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
60
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
59
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
59
|
Interacting With Computers
|
59
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
58
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
57
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
57
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
57
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
57
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
57
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
54
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
54
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
54
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
51
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
44
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
42
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
41
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
35
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
34
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
29
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
28
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
28
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
26
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|