Energy efficiency

Description

Field of information concerning the reduction of the use of energy. It encompasses calculating the consumption of energy, providing certificates and support measures, saving energy by reducing the demand, encouraging efficient use of fossil fuels, and promoting the use of renewable energy.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 15 occupations
  • Optional in 22 occupations
  • Total: 37 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Renewable energy consultant
    A Renewable Energy Consultant is a professional who provides expert advice on the development, implementation, and optimization of renewable energy projects. They work with clients…
  • Energy conservation officer
    Energy conservation officers promote the conservation of energy in both residential homes as in businesses. They advise people on ways te reduce their power consumption by enforcin…
  • Food technologist
    A Food Technologist is a science-based professional responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, nutritional value, and taste of food products. They are involved in the research, …
  • Environmental programme coordinator
    Environmental programme coordinators develop programmes for the improvement of environmental sustainability and efficiency within an organisation or institution. They inspect sites…
  • Hydropower technician
    Hydropower technicians install and maintain systems in hydropower plants. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They ensure the turbines operate in comp…
  • Energy manager
    Energy managers coordinate the energy use in an organisation, and aim to implement policies for increased sustainability, and minimisation of cost and environmental impact. They mo…
  • Environmental engineer
    Environmental engineers integrate environmental and sustainable measures in developing projects of various natures. They seek to preserve natural resources and natural sites. They …
  • Food technician
    Food technicians assist food technologists in developing processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles. Th…
  • Energy engineer
    Energy engineers design new, efficient and clean ways to produce, transform, and distribute energy to improve environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. They extract energ…
  • Energy assessor
    Energy assessors determine the energy performance of buildings. They create an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which indicates what the estimated energy consumption of a prope…
  • Energy analyst
    Energy analysts evaluate the consumption of energy in buidings owned by consumers and businesses. By analysing existing energy systems, they recommend cost-effective alternatives. …
  • Energy consultant
    Energy consultants advise clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources. They help clients to understand energy tariffs and try to reduce their energy con…
  • Hydropower engineer
    Hydropower engineers research, design and plan the building of facilities that generate electricity from the movement of water. They search optimal locations, conduct trials and tr…
  • Environmental technician
    Environmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or …
  • Solar energy sales consultant
    A Solar Energy Sales Consultant is a professional who specializes in promoting and selling solar energy systems to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. They play a cruc…

Optional for

  • Insulation supervisor
    An insulation supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing insulation projects and ensuring the proper installation and maintenance of insulation materials in buildings …
  • Bricklaying supervisor
    A bricklaying supervisor is a professional who oversees and manages bricklaying projects, ensuring the efficient and accurate construction of brick and masonry structures. They pla…
  • Marine engineering technician
    Marine engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help marine engineers with the design, development, manufacturing, and testing processes, installation, and maintena…
  • Water conservation technician
    Water conservation technicians install systems to recover, filter, store and distribute water from different sources such as rainwater and domestic greywater. Other titles The foll…
  • Concrete finisher supervisor
    Concrete finisher supervisors monitor the concrete finishing process. They assign tasks to finishers and take quick decisions to resolve problems. They may also pass on their skill…
  • Marine engineering drafter
    Marine engineering drafters convert the marine engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling methods…
  • Construction quality manager
    Construction quality managers make sure the quality of the work meets standards set in the contract, as well as minimum legislative standards. They establish procedures to check qu…
  • Chemical engineering technician
    Chemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products. They also work on improving chemical plant operations and processes. Duties…
  • Landscape architect
    A landscape architect is a professional who is trained and licensed to work on outdoor spaces, with a focus on large-scale or public projects. They are skilled in planning…
  • House builder
    House builders construct, maintain and repair houses or similar small buildings using a range of techniques and materials of several construction building workers. Duties The dutie…
  • Naval architect
    Naval architects design, build, maintain and repair all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines. They analyse floating structures and take variou…
  • Water conservation technician supervisor
    Water conservation technician supervisors supervise the installation of systems to recover, filter, store and distribute water from different sources such as rainwater and domestic…
  • Roofing supervisor
    A roofing supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing roofing projects within the construction industry. They play a vital role in ensuring that roofing ac…
  • Vessel engine assembler
    Vessel engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form engines used for all types of vessels such as electric motors, nuclear reactors, gas turbine engines, outboar…
  • Architect
    Architects investigate, design, and oversee the construction and development of buildings, urban spaces, infrastructure projects, and social spaces. They design per the surrounding…
  • Corporate training manager
    Corporate training managers coordinate all the training activities and development programmes in a company. They also design and develop new training modules and supervise all the …
  • Chemical processing plant controller
    Chemical processing plant controllers control the chemical production process. They operate machines and systems, being responsible for monitoring and maintaining the equipment and…
  • Insulation worker
    Insulation workers install a variety of insulation materials to shield a structure or materials from heat, cold, and noise from the environment. Duties Insulation workers typically…
  • Construction general contractor
    Construction general contractors take on the responsibility to deliver a construction project. They participate on bid processes for construction projects and hire subcontractors t…
  • Civil engineer
    A Civil Engineer plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, airports, dams, and water systems. Th…
  • Food production operator
    Food production operators supply and perform one or more tasks in different stages of the food production process. They perform manufacturing operations and processes to foods and …
  • Construction manager
    Construction managers are responsible for the planning and coordination of the construction projects. They provide expertise in the design phase of construction projects by facilit…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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