Energy Engineers
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.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation. | 65 | 53.0% | 8% |
| Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures. | 50 | 47.0% | 8% |
| Monitor and analyze energy consumption. | 70 | 55.0% | 7% |
| Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design. | 55 | 49.0% | 6% |
| Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings. | 50 | 47.0% | 5% |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$117,750
per year
Mean Wage
$121,720
per year
Employment
151K
workers
Wage Range
$62,840 - $183,510
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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