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Job 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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2199.03
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Energy Engineers”.
Also Known As…
- Energy Engineers
- Test and Balance Engineer
- Resource Efficiency Manager
- Project Engineering Director
- Measurement And Verification Engineer
- Industrial Energy Engineer
- Environmental Solutions Engineer
- Energy Manager
- Energy Engineer
- Energy Efficiency Engineer
- Distributed Generation Project Manager
- Smart Grid Engineer
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Refrigeration Engineer
- Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer
- Hydrogen Power Plant Engineer
- Hydroelectric Plant Power Generation Engineer
- HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer)
- HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer)
- HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer)
- Heating Engineer
- Green Building Engineer
- Green Building Energy Engineer
- Energy Systems Engineer
- Energy Project Engineer
- Energy Conservation Engineer
- Certified Green Building Engineer
- Alternative Energy Engineer
Tasks for “Energy Infrastructure Engineer”
- Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
- Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
- Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
- Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.
- Verify energy bills and meter readings.
- Direct the implementation of energy management projects.
- Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
- Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
- Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
- Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
- Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
- Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy efficient operation.
- Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
- Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
- Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.
- Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
- Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
- Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.
- Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
- Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Infrared cameras
- Digital multimeters
- Heating system combustion analyzers
- Laptop computers
- Draft gauges
- Dataloggers
- Handheld digital thermometers
- Personal computers
- Desktop computers
- Air current testers
- Blower doors
- Digital infrared thermometers
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- MotorMaster+
- EffTec EffTrack
- DOE-2
- AIRMaster+
- Performance Systems Development TREAT
- Microsoft Word
- DesignBuilder Software DesignBuilder
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Quick Plant Energy Profiler
- Itron Enterprise Energy Management EEM Suite
- Home Energy Efficient Design HEED
- Chilled Water System Analysis Tool CWSAT
- Trane TRACE
- Program for Energy Analysis of Residences PEAR
- Stellar Processes EZ Sim
- Architectural Energy Corporation VisualDOE
- Carrier Hourly Analysis Program HAP
- 360 Analytics eQUEST
- Cool Roof Calculator
- EnergyPlus
- Microsoft Excel
- Fielding Data Labs OptoMizer
- Microsoft Project
- Fan System Assessment Tool FSAT
- Combined Heat and Power Application Tool CHP
- Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant FRESA
- EnergySoft EnergyPro
- Microsoft Office
- InterEnergy Software Building Energy Analyzer PRO
- Facility Energy Decision Systems FEDS
- Trane System Analyzer
- Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool PHAST
- Retrofit Energy Savings Estimation Model RESEM
- Microsoft Visio
- Autodesk ECOTECT
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics
- Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
- Steam System Tool Suite