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In Brief... Engineer - Energy

 Brief Description:

Works on ways of producing energy from renewable or sustainable sources such as wind power, solar power or biofuels, or on more traditional sources such as oil and gas.
They may also work in fuel production industries, manufacturing companies (boilers, furnaces, gas turbines and engines), or as consultants.

Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 20

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Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation. 

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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. 

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Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures. 

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Monitor and analyze energy consumption. 

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Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning. 

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Oversee design or construction aspects related to energy such as energy engineering, energy management, and sustainable design. 

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Conduct jobsite observations, field inspections, or sub-metering to collect data for energy conservation analyses. 

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Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency or determine economic, service, or engineering feasibility. 

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Inspect or monitor energy systems including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings. 

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Evaluate construction design information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches, or specifications. 

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Qualifications required?

Level 7 or 8 Degree in Engineering

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Relevant Degree Level 7/8

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