I meet with clients or vendors to reach important milestones in design/selections or construction. Gain approval to proceed to the next level. There are many layers to the design and build process and the best part of my job is that I get to work on all of those levels. Since I am a general contractor, I don't specialize in any one area. Instead, I assist in helping to manifest all of our projects from conception to execution to completion.
CAREER
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$100,640
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
0% (little or no change)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Do
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.
Other Job Titles Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar May Have
Energy Efficiency Engineer, Energy Engineer, Industrial Energy Engineer, Test and Balance Engineer
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
No day is the same. We may have a number of active projects that need my input. There are always projects that are under development and we are trying to close. I may have site visits or meetings at the office or I could be working on various documents.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (50%)
Bachelor's degree
Post-baccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Engineering, General
Bachelor
Architecture
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Graduate
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Certification / License
Agroecology and Sustainable Agricu...
Certification / License
Leader in Energy and Environmental Desi...
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Emotional intelligence is valuable in any career. There are so many different things to study within the realm of construction. Having a wide knowledge of those elements is valuable, but it is also a good idea to pick an area you are particularly interested and learn as much as you can in that area. Get experience in the field. This will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with the different aspects of the job. Break out of your comfort zone.
Real life work experience has always been my main source of knowledge.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
If you're interested in pursuing a career in engineering, building projects, working models hands-on, and learning while building the projects will increase your experience on the theoretical concepts that you have learnt. It will also help familiarize yourself with industry standards and help develop problem-solving skills.
High School Students
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