Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Tasks Include:
- Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
- Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.
- Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
- 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.
- Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
- Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
- Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
- Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
- Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +1.6%
National: 0.0%
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Zone:
Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$104,600.00
State
$131,190.00
Regional
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Description
Career Cluster: | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics |
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.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Education
Required Level of Education
- Bachelor's Degree = 50%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 13.64%
- Master's Degree = 13.64%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 9.09%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 4.55%
- First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. = 4.55%
- Doctoral Degree = 4.55%
Related Work Experience
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 31.82%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 31.82%
- Over 10 years = 13.64%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 9.09%
- None = 4.55%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 4.55%
- Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 4.55%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 27.27%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 22.73%
- None = 13.64%
- Up to and including 1 month = 9.09%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 9.09%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 9.09%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 4.55%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 4.55%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 22.73%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 18.18%
- None or short demonstration = 13.64%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 13.64%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 9.09%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 9.09%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 9.09%
- Over 10 years = 4.55%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
- Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
- 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.
- Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
- Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
- Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
- Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
- Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
- Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.
- 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 energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
- Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
- Verify energy bills and meter readings.
- Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
- Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
- Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
- Direct the implementation of energy management projects.
- Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.
- Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Air velocity and temperature monitors (Air current testers)
- Leak testing equipment (Blower doors)
- Portable data input terminals (Dataloggers)
- Desktop computers
- Heat tracing equipment (Digital infrared thermometers)
- Multimeters (Digital multimeters)
- Air velocity and temperature monitors (Draft gauges)
- Handheld thermometer (Handheld digital thermometers)
- Catalytic combustion analyzers (Heating system combustion analyzers)
- Infrared imagers (Infrared cameras)
- Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
- Personal computers
Technologies Include:
- Analytical or scientific software
- AIRMaster+
- Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics
- Architectural Energy Corporation VisualDOE
- Trane System Analyzer
- Autodesk ECOTECT
- Carrier Hourly Analysis Program HAP
- Chilled Water System Analysis Tool CWSAT
- Combined Heat and Power Application Tool CHP
- Cool Roof Calculator
- DesignBuilder Software DesignBuilder
- DOE-2
- EffTec EffTrack
- Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
- EnergyPlus
- EnergySoft EnergyPro
- eQuest
- Facility Energy Decision Systems FEDS
- Fan System Assessment Tool FSAT
- Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant FRESA
- Fielding Data Labs OptoMizer
- Trane TRACE
- InterEnergy Software Building Energy Analyzer PRO
- Itron Enterprise Energy Management EEM Suite
- MotorMaster+
- Performance Systems Development TREAT
- Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool PHAST
- Program for Energy Analysis of Residences PEAR
- Quick Plant Energy Profiler
- Retrofit Energy Savings Estimation Model RESEM
- Steam System Tool Suite
- Stellar Processes EZ Sim
- Charting software
- Microsoft Office Visio
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD software
- Home Energy Efficient Design HEED
- Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft Access
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software
- Microsoft Project
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Special Requirements
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Educational Requirements:
Must meet one of the following:
Step 1:
|
Graduation
The first step is graduating from an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university. |
Step 2:
|
FE Exam
The first exam in the licensure process is the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE). This exam is offered in April and October every year. Most students take the exam right before graduation or soon after while the technical information they've studied is still fresh in their minds. |
Step 3:
|
Work Experience
Many jurisdictions have specific requirements about the type of experience you need to gain. Most require that you gain experience under the supervision of someone who is already licensed, and that your experience involve increasing levels of responsibility. Once you begin work, contact your licensing board to find out what experience is needed and talk with professional engineers in your company to find out how you can gain this experience. |
Step 4:
|
PE Exam
Once you have gained the appropriate experience, you can take the second exam in the licensure process, the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE). This exam is given in a variety of engineering disciplines. Most disciplines are offered in both April and October, but some are offered only in October. |
Required Fees:
Principles And Practice Exam:
|
$250
|
Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam:
|
$140 (can vary by state)
|
Renewal:
|
$30
|
Principles And Practice Exam Application:
|
$40
|
Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam Application:
|
$20
|
Comity:
|
$40
|
PE Exam rescore:
|
$25
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FE/PE out of state proctor:
|
$30
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
87.50 | Engineering and Technology | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
73.75 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
71.50 | Building and Construction | Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
70.25 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
69.25 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
66.00 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
63.75 | Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
63.75 | Design | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
63.75 | Physics | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes. |
61.25 | Economics and Accounting | Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. |
50.00 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
78.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
75.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
72.00 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
72.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
72.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
72.00 | Systems Analysis | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
72.00 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
68.75 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
68.75 | Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
68.75 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
65.50 | Science | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
62.50 | Systems Evaluation | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
62.50 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
59.50 | Operations Analysis | Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. |
56.25 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
53.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | Persuasion | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
50.00 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
50.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
78.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
75.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
75.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
75.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
75.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
75.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
72.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
72.00 | Mathematical Reasoning | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
72.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
68.75 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
68.75 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
68.75 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
59.50 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
56.25 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
56.25 | Originality | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
56.25 | Number Facility | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. |
56.25 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
56.25 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
53.00 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
50.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
87.50 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
86.25 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
84.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
83.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
83.00 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
82.25 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
81.75 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
79.75 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
79.50 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
77.25 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
76.25 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
73.75 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
73.75 | Providing Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
72.75 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
71.50 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
71.50 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
70.50 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
70.50 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
69.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
68.25 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
66.00 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
66.00 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
64.75 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
63.75 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
61.25 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
59.50 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
59.00 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
54.50 | Selling or Influencing Others | Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
53.50 | Monitoring and Controlling Resources | Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
52.25 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
93.25 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
89.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
88.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
84.00 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
79.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
79.50 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
79.50 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
78.50 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
78.50 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
76.25 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
73.75 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
73.75 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
71.50 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
69.25 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
67.00 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
58.00 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
75.00 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
72.17 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
72.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
66.67 | Recognition | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
61.17 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
50.00 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
98.20 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
94.60 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
89.60 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
89.00 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
87.20 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
84.60 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
82.80 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
81.00 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
79.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
73.40 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
71.00 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
71.00 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
69.60 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
68.20 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
68.20 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
68.20 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
67.60 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
67.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
65.40 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
61.00 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
59.00 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
57.20 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
57.20 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
54.60 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
52.80 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
51.00 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
51.00 | In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
51.00 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $59,380.00 | $104,600.00 | $135,310.00 |
Virginia | $60,150.00 | $131,190.00 | $164,840.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $109,818.72 | $170,397.94 | $186,345.19 |
Bay Consortium | $75,083.05 | $144,112.02 | $158,794.46 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $58,300.89 | $84,691.69 | $111,904.94 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $46,917.56 | $75,442.35 | $90,321.05 |
Crater Area | $101,308.74 | $132,253.08 | $148,739.29 |
Greater Peninsula | $74,083.03 | $136,228.21 | $154,445.49 |
Hampton Roads | $77,338.53 | $118,581.04 | $134,861.63 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $47,076.44 | $67,833.73 | $106,143.70 |
Northern Virginia | $87,369.82 | $148,560.67 | $177,453.07 |
Piedmont Workforce | $61,873.11 | $104,519.58 | $135,426.54 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | $55,997.64 | $99,435.40 | $117,943.44 |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | $55,166.89 | $82,144.41 | $102,263.06 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 168,600 | 168,600 | +0.0% |
Virginia | 4,814 | 4,891 | +1.6% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
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- Environmental Engineers
- Geothermal Production Managers
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Biomass Plant Technicians
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- Aerospace Engineers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Automotive Engineers
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
- Chemical Engineers
- Computer Hardware Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
- Engineers, All Other
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
- Fuel Cell Engineers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
- Industrial Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
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- Materials Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Microsystems Engineers
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee; CareerOneStop. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
- Aviation Maintenance and Allied
- Construction and Utilities
- Ordnance
- Research and Development Coordinators
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Titles
- Alternative Energy Engineer
- Certified Green Building Engineer
- Distributed Generation Project Manager
- Energy Conservation Engineer
- Energy Efficiency Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Energy Infrastructure Engineer
- Energy Manager
- Energy Systems Engineer
- Environmental Solutions Engineer
- Green Building Energy Engineer
- Green Building Engineer
- Heating Engineer
- HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer)
- HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer)
- HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer)
- Hydroelectric Plant Power Generation Engineer
- Hydrogen Power Plant Engineer
- Industrial Energy Engineer
- Measurement And Verification Engineer
- Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Refrigeration Engineer
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Smart Grid Engineer
- Solar Designer
- Test and Balance Engineer
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
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- J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- James Madison University
- Laurel Ridge Community College
- Mountain Empire Community College
- Norfolk State University
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Old Dominion University
- Patrick Henry Community College
- Paul D Camp Community College
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
- Randolph College
- Randolph-Macon College
- Southwest Virginia Community College
- Sweet Briar College
- Tidewater Community College
- University of Virginia-Main Campus
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Virginia State University
- Virginia Western Community College
- Washington and Lee University
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)