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.
About the profession
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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Occupation on screen: Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar (O*NET 17-2199.03). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Energy Engineers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Energy Engineer → Associate Energy Engineer → Senior Energy Engineer → Lead Energy Engineer
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$177K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $62,130 - $90,853/year With equity/bonuses: $68,343 - $109,024 Top markets (SF/NYC): $71,450 - $109,024 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $43,491 - $81,768 Year 2-3: Junior level $90,853 - $113,596 Year 4-6: Mid level $113,596 - $123,162 Year 7-10: Senior level $123,162 - $155,713 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Energy Engineer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking You communicate clearly with…
💰 Pay for Engineers, All Other
BLS OEWS, May 2023The federal survey does not count this job title on its own — it is counted under Engineers, All Other (17-2199).
Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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