Energy Engineers
SOC: 17-2199.03 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
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.
Task Breakdown
21 tasks analyzed
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 and analyze energy consumption.
Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
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.
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.
Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
Direct the implementation of energy management projects.
Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.
Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.
Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.
Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Monitor and analyze energy consumption. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 7% |
| Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 5% |
| Verify energy bills and meter readings. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 3% |
| Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering. | Non-Routine Manual | - | - | 5% |
| 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. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 4% |
| Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 3% |
| Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 3% |
| Direct the implementation of energy management projects. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 4% |
| Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 4% |
| Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 3% |
| Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 4% |
| Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 3% |
| Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 2% |
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