Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
• Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
• 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 and analyze energy consumption.
• Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
• Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
• Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
• Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
• Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.
• 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 energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
• Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
• Verify energy bills and meter readings.
• Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
• Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
• Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
• Direct the implementation of energy management projects.
• Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.
• Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)