Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
O*NET Code: 17-2199.03
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.
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Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Alternative Energy EngineerCarbon AnalystCarbon SpecialistCertified Green Building EngineerEnergy Conservation EngineerEnergy Efficiency EngineerEnergy EngineerEnergy Infrastructure EngineerEnergy Market AnalystEnergy ModelerEnergy Project EngineerEnergy Systems EngineerEngineerGreen Building Energy EngineerGreen Building EngineerHeating EngineerHVAC 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
⚡ Skills (20)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Monitoring4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
Speaking4/100
Mathematics4/100
Active Learning4/100
+ 10 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (44)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0360 Analytics eQUEST
Analytical or scientific software
0AIRMaster+
Analytical or scientific software
0Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics
Analytical or scientific software
0Architectural Energy Corporation VisualDOE
Analytical or scientific software
0Autodesk Ecotect
Analytical or scientific software
0Carrier Hourly Analysis Program HAP
Analytical or scientific software
0Chilled Water System Analysis Tool CWSAT
Analytical or scientific software
0Combined Heat and Power Application Tool CHP
Analytical or scientific software
0Cool Roof Calculator
Analytical or scientific software
0DOE-2
Analytical or scientific software
0DesignBuilder Software DesignBuilder
Analytical or scientific software
0EffTec EffTrack
Analytical or scientific software
0Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
Analytical or scientific software
0EnergyPlus
Analytical or scientific software
0EnergySoft EnergyPro
Analytical or scientific software
0Facility Energy Decision Systems FEDS
Analytical or scientific software
0Fan System Assessment Tool FSAT
Analytical or scientific software
0Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant FRESA
Analytical or scientific software
0Fielding Data Labs OptoMizer
Analytical or scientific software
0Home Energy Efficient Design HEED
Computer aided design CAD software
0InterEnergy Software Building Energy Analyzer PRO
Analytical or scientific software
0Itron Enterprise Energy Management EEM Suite
Analytical or scientific software
0MotorMaster+
Analytical or scientific software
0Performance Systems Development TREAT
Analytical or scientific software
0Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool PHAST
Analytical or scientific software
0Program for Energy Analysis of Residences PEAR
Analytical or scientific software
0Quick Plant Energy Profiler
Analytical or scientific software
0Retrofit Energy Savings Estimation Model RESEM
Analytical or scientific software
0Steam System Tool Suite
Analytical or scientific software
0Stellar Processes EZ Sim
Analytical or scientific software
0Trane System Analyzer
Analytical or scientific software
0Trane TRACE
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Geothermal Production Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Biomass Power Plant Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Hydroelectric Production Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Wind Energy Development Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Electrical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mechanical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Wind Energy Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar → Hydroelectric Production Managers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (70% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
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