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 energy through natural resources, such as oil or gas, or renewable and sustainable sources, such as wind or solar power. 

The following job titles also refer to energy engineer:

energy technology engineering consultant
energy engineering specialist
energy technology engineering specialist
energy engineering expert
energy efficiency engineer
power engineer
energy engineering consultant
energy technology engineering expert
energies engineer
energy engineering adviser
energy technology engineering adviser
energy technology engineer

Bachelor’s degree is generally required to work as energy engineer. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Energy engineer is a Skill level 4 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to energy engineer.

electric power generation engineer
energy systems engineer
gas distribution engineer
power distribution engineer
solar energy engineer

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of energy engineer. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of energy engineer with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of energy engineer.

Energy market
Energy
Engineering principles
Technical drawings
Engineering processes

These skills are necessary for the role of energy engineer.

Adjust engineering designs
Perform scientific research
Use technical drawing software
Approve engineering design

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of energy engineer. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Solar energy
Refrigerants
Energy transformation
Gas market
Electricity consumption
Security requirements of goods transported via pipelines
Transmission towers
Gas consumption
Wire harnesses
Design drawings
Electrical engineering
Electricity market
Zero-energy building design
Design principles
Energy performance of buildings
Pollution legislation
Electrical discharge
Electric current
Natural gas
Electrical power safety regulations
Types of wind turbines
Hydraulics
Fuel distribution systems
Environmental legislation
Pollution prevention
Fuel gas
Types of photovoltaic panels
Thermodynamics
Fluid mechanics
Quality standards
Pipeline transport regulations;
Mechanical engineering
CAD software
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
Environmental engineering
Waste and scrap products
Types of pipelines
Industrial heating systems
Fossil fuels
Electricity
Electric generators
Heat transfer processes
Power engineering
Automation technology
Renewable energy technologies
Manufacturing of steam generators

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of energy engineer. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Develop energy saving concepts
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Conduct engineering site audits
Operate automated process control
Monitor utility equipment
Test procedures in electricity transmission
Develop waste management processes
Manage electricity transmission system
Promote sustainable energy
Perform risk analysis
Resolve equipment malfunctions
Ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures
Inspect overhead power lines
Ensure compliance with safety legislation
Ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
Liaise with local authorities
Analyse energy market trends
Analyse energy consumption
Ensure safety in electrical power operations
Develop hazardous waste management strategies
Report on fuel distribution incidents
Troubleshoot
Maintain photovoltaic systems
Maintain electrical equipment
Design utility equipment
Inspect facility sites
Advise on pollution prevention
Design solar energy systems
Use personal protection equipment
Manage gas transmission system
Report test findings
Mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects
Calculate solar panel orientation
Oversee quality control
Use thermal analysis
Wear appropriate protective gear
Make electrical calculations
Respond to electrical power contingencies
Identify customer’s needs
Ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
Test gas purity
Test pipeline infrastructure operations
Manage engineering project
Inspect underground power cables
Supervise electricity distribution operations
Use testing equipment
Operate steam turbine
Document analysis results
Create AutoCAD drawings
Provide information on solar panels
Perform maintenance on installed equipment
Monitor automated machines
Manage workflow processes
Provide information on wind turbines
Test samples for pollutants
Maintain concentrated solar power systems
Advise on heating systems energy efficiency
Carry out energy management of facilities
Inspect building systems
Promote environmental awareness
Examine engineering principles
Monitor legislation developments
Ensure correct gas pressure
Inspect industrial equipment
Develop strategies for electricity contingencies
Supervise crew
Identify energy needs
Create designs for pipeline engineering
Adjust voltage
Monitor nuclear power plant systems
Design electric power systems
Maintain solar energy systems
Advise on environmental risk management systems
Run simulations
Analyse experimental laboratory data
Read engineering drawings
Promote innovative infrastructure design
Monitor waste treatment equipment
Use CAD software
Advise on environmental remediation
Coordinate electricity generation
Operate hydraulic machinery controls
Draw blueprints
Shift energy demands
Ensure equipment maintenance
Develop non-hazardous waste management strategies
Supervise gas distribution operations
Perform project management
Develop gas distribution schedule
Manage environmental impact of operations
Change power distribution systems
Develop environmental remediation strategies
Assess environmental impact
Develop electricity distribution schedule
Ensure compliance with gas distribution schedule
Assess financial viability
Adapt energy distribution schedules
Design thermal equipment
Monitor electric generators
Advise on waste management procedures
Design automation components

2149 – Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified

 

 

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References

ESCO

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics