Career Details

Energy Engineers

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.

What You’ll Do

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.
Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures.
Monitor and analyze energy consumption.

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Mathematical Reasoning,Multi-Tasking,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Administration and Management,Building and Construction,Computers and Electronics,Customer Service,Design,Economics and Accounting,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Mechanical,Physics

What You’ll Earn

Average: $98,220.00

Range

High: $143,000.00

Low : $49,300.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Computers,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Math Skills,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computers,Microsoft Office Software