According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation. | 89% |
| Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures. | 86% |
| Monitor and analyze energy consumption. | 83% |
| Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design. | 82% |
| Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings. | 80% |
| Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing. | 79% |
| Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software. | 79% |
| Verify energy bills and meter readings. | 78% |
| Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering. | 78% |
| 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. | 77% |
| Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning. | 76% |
| Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency. | 76% |
| Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation. | 74% |
| Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements. | 72% |
| Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management. | 71% |
| Direct the implementation of energy management projects. | 69% |
| Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy. | 68% |
| Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources. | 67% |
| Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems. | 65% |
| Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances. | 64% |
| Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings. | 50% |
