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    Career Overview

    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.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are less likely in the future. With a
    3% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    167,100

    2030 Employment

    171,600

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • Bachelor's degree
    • No work experience
    • No on-the-job training

    Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
    • Applied Engineering
    • Architectural Engineering
    • Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering
    • Biochemical Engineering
    • Biological/Biosystems Engineering

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Analyze energy usage data.
    • Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.
    • Monitor industrial energy consumption or management.
    • Direct energy production or management activities.
    • Inspect equipment or systems.

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    This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
    Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.