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