Virginia Career VIEW

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.

Tasks Include:

  • Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation.
  • 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.
  • Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures.
  • Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
  • Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
  • Oversee design or construction aspects related to energy such as energy engineering, energy management, and sustainable design.
  • Conduct jobsite observations, field inspections, or sub-metering to collect data for energy conservation analyses.
  • Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency or determine economic, service, or engineering feasibility.

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Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +15.9%

National: + 6.6%

 

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Average Earnings:

 

National

$91,770.00

State

$102,720.00

Regional


 


 

Energy Engineers

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.

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Energy Engineers

Education


Required Level of Education
  • Bachelor's Degree = 69.23%
  • 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 = 7.69%
  • Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 7.69%
  • Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) = 7.69%
  • 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 = 3.85%
  • Master's Degree = 3.85%

Related Work Experience
  • Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 38.46%
  • Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 23.08%
  • Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 11.54%
  • Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 11.54%
  • None = 7.69%
  • Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 3.85%
  • Over 10 years = 3.85%

On-Site or In-Plant Training
  • Up to and including 1 month = 19.23%
  • Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 15.38%
  • Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 15.38%
  • Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 15.38%
  • Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.54%
  • Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 7.69%
  • Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 7.69%
  • None = 7.69%

On-the-Job Training
  • Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 26.92%
  • Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 19.23%
  • Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 15.38%
  • Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 11.54%
  • Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 11.54%
  • Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 7.69%
  • Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 3.85%
  • Over 10 years = 3.85%


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Energy Engineers

Tasks


Core Tasks Include:

  • Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation.
  • 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.
  • Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures.
  • Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
  • Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
  • Oversee design or construction aspects related to energy such as energy engineering, energy management, and sustainable design.
  • Conduct jobsite observations, field inspections, or sub-metering to collect data for energy conservation analyses.
  • Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency or determine economic, service, or engineering feasibility.
  • Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
  • Evaluate construction design information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches, or specifications.
  • Direct the work of contractors or staff in the implementation of energy management projects.
  • Prepare project reports and other program or technical documentation.
  • Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
  • Make recommendations regarding energy fuel selection.
  • Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
  • Provide consultation to clients or other engineers on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, energy management control systems, lighting or daylighting design, sustainable design, and energy auditing.
  • Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
  • Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
  • Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

  • Conduct research or collect data on renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies such as solar thermal and photovoltaic energy.

Tasks Include:

  • Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.


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Energy Engineers

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Trane System Analyzer
  • Trane TRACE
  • 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


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Energy Engineers

Special Requirements


 

If your work as an engineer affects public health, safety, or property, you must register with the state. To become licensed as a professional engineer in Virginia, applicants must meet the following requirements:

EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Educational Requirements:

Must meet one of the following:
1.     Graduate of approved curriculum of 4 years or more OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 2 years of experience
2.     Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited curriculum and within 12 months of degree.
3.     Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum + 6 years of experience
4.     Graduated with an undergraduate degree from an institution without an approved curriculum and obtained a graduate degree from an institution with an approved curriculum
Professional Engineer Educational Requirements:
1.     Must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved curriculum + 4 years of professional experience as an EIT OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 6 years of professional experience as an EIT
2.     Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum of four years or more + 10 years experience
3.     Graduate from an accredited undergraduate engineering degree and a doctorate degree in engineering from an institution with an accredited undergraduate program + 4 years of experience
4.     Graduated from an engineering , engineering technology or related science curriculum of four years or more + 20 years
Licensure for Engineers:

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.

 
After completing all the steps in the engineering licensure process—education, experience, and examinations—you are eligible for licensure by your licensing board.

 

 

Required Fees:

 

 
The examination fee shall consist of the administration expenses of the department resulting from the board’s examination procedures and contract charges.

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
FE/PE out of state proctor:
$30

 

 



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Energy Engineers

Knowledge


% Subject Description
86.50 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.
78.75 Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
74.00 English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
72.00 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.
72.00 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 Design Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
63.50 Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
56.75 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.
56.75 Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
56.75 Economics and Accounting Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
55.25 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.
52.00 Law and Government Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.


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Energy Engineers

Skills


% Subject Description
81.25 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.
68.75 Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
68.75 Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
68.75 Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
68.75 Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
62.50 Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
62.50 Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
62.50 Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
62.50 Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
62.50 Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
62.50 Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
59.50 Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
59.50 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.
59.50 Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.
59.50 Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53.00 Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
53.00 Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.


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Energy Engineers

Abilities


% Subject Description
81.25 Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
78.00 Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
78.00 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 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 there is a problem.
72.00 Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
72.00 Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
68.75 Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
68.75 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).
65.50 Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
65.50 Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
62.50 Selective Attention The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
62.50 Mathematical Reasoning The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
59.50 Category Flexibility The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
59.50 Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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 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 Number Facility The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
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.
50.00 Perceptual Speed The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50.00 Time Sharing The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).


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Energy Engineers

Work Activities


% Subject Description
89.50 Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
88.50 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.
82.75 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
80.75 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
76.00 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
76.00 Communicating with Persons Outside 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.
76.00 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
75.00 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.
73.00 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
72.00 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
71.25 Provide Consultation and Advice to Others Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
71.00 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
68.25 Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
68.25 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.
68.25 Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
67.25 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
63.50 Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
62.50 Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
62.50 Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
62.00 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
60.50 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
56.75 Selling or Influencing Others Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
55.75 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
55.75 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
55.75 Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
54.75 Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
53.00 Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
53.00 Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
51.00 Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
50.00 Performing Administrative Activities Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.


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Energy Engineers

Work Styles


% Subject Description
91.25 Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
88.50 Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
86.50 Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
84.50 Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
81.75 Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
79.75 Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
74.00 Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
72.00 Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
69.25 Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
68.25 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.
68.25 Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
64.50 Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
63.50 Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
58.75 Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
50.00 Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.


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Energy Engineers

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.


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Energy Engineers

Work Context


% Subject Description
99.20 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?
94.60 Face-to-Face Discussions How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
89.20 Work With Work Group or Team How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
88.40 Freedom to Make Decisions How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
87.60 Indoors, Environmentally Controlled How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
87.00 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?
78.40 Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
77.60 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?
77.00 Deal With External Customers How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
75.40 Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
74.60 Letters and Memos How often does the job require written letters and memos?
73.00 Spend Time Sitting How much does this job require sitting?
71.60 Coordinate or Lead Others How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
70.80 Time Pressure How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
68.40 Level of Competition To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
67.00 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?
63.00 In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
60.80 Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
60.80 Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
60.00 Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
58.40 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?
56.20 Responsible for Others' Health and Safety How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
55.40 Physical Proximity To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
55.20 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?
53.80 Outdoors, Exposed to Weather How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
53.00 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?
51.60 Frequency of Conflict Situations How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
50.40 Public Speaking How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


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Energy Engineers

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 accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
  • Education
    • Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.


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Energy Engineers

Earnings Benefits


Region Entry Level Average Experienced
United States $50,190.00 $92,260.00 $140,420.00
Virginia $48,020.00 $102,720.00 $153,810.00
 
Region Entry Level Average Experienced
Bay Consortium $40,158.70 $106,122.05 $157,436.23
Capital Region Workforce Partnership $41,891.86 $78,612.65 $125,043.77
Central VA/Region2000 $56,335.16 $90,101.77 $138,740.67
Crater Area $51,939.90 $96,501.98 $123,396.82
Greater Peninsula $50,588.06 $91,421.16 $142,244.50
Hampton Roads $43,456.67 $90,091.63 $127,471.61
New River/Mt. Rogers $42,078.46 $94,443.28 $149,665.94
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington $58,893.82 $112,693.64 $160,202.79
Piedmont Workforce $34,420.73 $80,323.49 $120,609.98
Shenandoah Valley $25,429.42 $53,368.82 $96,154.13
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 $22,058.43 $63,722.11 $102,339.33


The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.


 

Energy Engineers

Employment Projections


National 2010 2020 % Change
United States 156,500 166,800 + 6.6%
 
State 2008 2018 % Change
Virginia 5,453 6,318 + 15.9%
 
Region 2008 2018 % Change
Bay Consortium 0 0 + 0.0%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership 266 317 + 19.2%
Central VA/Region2000 0 0 + 0.0%
Crater Area 30 33 + 10.0%
Greater Peninsula 0 0 + 0.0%
Hampton Roads 0 0 + 0.0%
New River/Mt. Rogers 30 32 + 6.7%
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington 2,942 3,437 + 16.8%
Piedmont Workforce 48 57 + 18.8%
Shenandoah Valley 66 83 + 25.8%
South Central 0 0 + 0.0%
Southwestern Virginia 0 0 + 0.0%
West Piedmont 0 0 + 0.0%
Western Virginia 65 75 + 15.4%


The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Workforce Connection.


 
 

Energy Engineers

View Videos


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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.


 

Energy Engineers

Military Training


The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

  • Aviation Maintenance and Allied
  • Construction and Utilities
  • Engineering and Maintenance Officers, Other
  • Ordnance
  • Research and Development Coordinators



The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center.


 

Energy Engineers

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.

Proficiency Rating
Interacting With Computers 4.5
Getting Information 4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 4.5
Analyzing Data or Information 4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems 4.0
Processing Information 4.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization 4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 4.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information 4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others 4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 4.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others 4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships 4.0
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 3.5
Thinking Creatively 3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 3.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment 3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People 3.5
Developing and Building Teams 3.5
Documenting/Recording Information 3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material 3.5
Selling or Influencing Others 3.5
Scheduling Work and Activities 3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others 3.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources 3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates 3.0
Training and Teaching Others 3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies 3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others 3.0
Performing Administrative Activities 3.0
Coaching and Developing Others 3.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment 2.5
Performing General Physical Activities 2.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 2.5
Controlling Machines and Processes 2.5
Staffing Organizational Units 2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment 2.0
Handling and Moving Objects 2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment 2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others 2.0


The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.


 

Energy Engineers

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™ 16.0.


 
 

Energy Engineers

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