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.
<ul><li>Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.</li><li>Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.</li><li>Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.</li><li>Monitor and analyze energy consumption.</li><li>Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.</li><li>Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.</li><li>Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.</li><li>Verify energy bills and meter readings.</li><li>Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.</li><li>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.</li><li>Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.</li><li>Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.</li><li>Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.</li><li>Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.</li><li>Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.</li><li>Direct the implementation of energy management projects.</li><li>Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.</li><li>Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.</li><li>Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.</li><li>Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.</li></ul>