Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

General Information

Description

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$104,600

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$52,600

$151,470

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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Bachelor's degree 50%
Master's degree 13%
Post baccalaureate 13%
Post-secondary certificate 9%
Doctoral degree 4%
Associate's degree 4%
First professional degree 4%
High school 0%
Some college 0%
Less than high school 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
Building and Construction
Administration and Management
Design

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