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Also called alternative energy engineer, certified green building engineer, energy conservation engineer and energy efficiency engineer.
$122,930
Median pay a year
154,070
People do this work
6
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Energy Engineer
1 certification
Summary
Energy engineer designing and evaluating energy-related projects to reduce costs and improve efficiency, specializing in HVAC systems, energy audits, and sustainable design practices
Experience
Energy Engineer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Conducted energy audits to evaluate energy use and identify conservation and cost reduction measures
Monitored and analyzed energy consumption to support energy efficiency initiatives
Inspected energy systems, including HVAC and daylighting systems, to determine energy use and potential savings
Advised clients on climate control systems, energy modeling, and sustainable design practices
Performed energy modeling, measurement, verification, and retro-commissioning for various projects
Managed the development and design of energy conservation projects to ensure compliance with regulations
Prepared energy-related project reports and documentation for stakeholders
Skills
Core Skills
Directing energy production, Advising on green practices, Monitoring energy consumption, Analyzing energy usage data, Creating engineering models, Researching green design applications, Researching conservation, Evaluating plans or specifications, Operating computer systems
Checking & Planning
Inspecting equipment or systems
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Identified energy savings strategies for operationsConducted energy audits to evaluate energy useMonitored and analyzed energy consumption patternsInspected energy systems for potential savingsAdvised clients on energy modeling and auditingReviewed plans to evaluate energy efficiency
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Identified energy savings strategies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
Monitored and analyzed energy consumption patterns to inform decision-making and improve sustainability
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Identified energy savings strategies that led to significant cost savings for the department
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Led to significant cost savings for the departmentImproved efficiency across multiple operationsResulted in lower energy bills for clients
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Monitored and analyzed energy consumption patterns to inform decision-making and improve sustainability
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Helped implement more effective energy-saving measuresGuided projects towards sustainable energy practicesInformed strategies that reduced waste in operations
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Directing energy production
Advising on green practices
Monitoring energy consumption
Analyzing energy usage data
Creating engineering models
Researching green design applications
Researching conservation
Inspecting equipment or systems
Evaluating plans or specifications
Operating computer systems
Preparing technical reports
Performing marketing activities
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What an Energy Engineer does
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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 it pays
How much does an Energy Engineer make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$90,970
Median
$122,930
75th percentile
$158,090
About 154,070 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$123,120
$142,390
$164,260
AL
$116,040
$152,550
$183,040
AR
$60,070
$76,940
$103,380
AZ
$76,960
$102,280
$137,730
CA
$98,520
$130,850
$169,830
CO
$105,050
$132,590
$164,800
CT
$93,360
$124,110
$153,670
DC
$101,990
$151,920
$185,220
DE
$95,510
$103,580
$120,120
FL
$76,400
$105,410
$138,920
GA
$79,160
$112,260
$135,040
HI
$104,290
$122,800
$159,570
IA
$83,510
$103,090
$125,440
ID
$100,430
$130,970
$153,570
IL
$80,960
$111,930
$139,170
IN
$86,820
$120,880
$139,410
KS
$60,210
$76,100
$101,790
KY
$82,300
$99,830
$124,790
LA
$80,630
$99,070
$131,330
MA
$103,010
$131,260
$162,470
MD
$83,840
$129,770
$172,580
ME
$99,620
$120,430
$135,260
MI
$95,760
$121,000
$135,410
MN
$87,840
$108,850
$132,410
MO
$73,730
$102,980
$136,240
MS
$75,890
$111,030
$141,130
MT
$79,750
$97,470
$124,990
NC
$85,240
$112,450
$140,790
ND
$67,850
$100,250
$127,920
NE
$48,340
$88,490
$119,600
NH
$97,960
$128,130
$157,300
NJ
$93,670
$132,450
$170,460
NM
$119,430
$162,070
$180,190
NV
$77,390
$103,780
$133,370
NY
$94,400
$117,600
$154,310
OH
$88,100
$120,470
$155,510
OK
$95,040
$119,810
$138,400
OR
$96,210
$123,220
$157,000
PA
$79,890
$108,950
$138,580
PR
$48,970
$81,370
$123,880
RI
$84,200
$117,080
$166,300
SC
$88,750
$110,490
$139,760
SD
$99,300
$112,260
$129,960
TN
$72,560
$96,640
$125,420
TX
$93,380
$115,810
$153,940
UT
$83,760
$110,320
$136,990
VA
$116,920
$148,160
$181,660
VT
$96,340
$126,550
$174,900
WA
$109,550
$134,570
$168,550
WI
$90,640
$110,360
$129,960
WV
$81,730
$118,800
$136,990
WY
$88,610
$113,050
$136,660
Other names
Other names for this job
alternative energy engineer, certified green building engineer, energy conservation engineer, energy efficiency engineer, energy infrastructure engineer, energy project engineer, energy systems engineer, engineer, field engineer, gnc engineer, green building energy engineer, green building engineer.
More names for this work
guidance navigation and control engineer, heating engineer, heating ventilation and air conditioning engineer, hvac engineer, 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, energy engineers except wind and solar, carbon analyst, carbon specialist, energy market analyst, energy modeler, heating ventilation and air conditioning sensor and digital control designer, hvac sensor and digital control designer.
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