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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.6 - calculating and estimating S2.6.3 - estimating resource needs Identify energy needs
Description
Identify the type and amount of energy supply necessary in a building or facility, in order to provide the most beneficial, sustainable, and cost-effective energy services for a consumer.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 8 occupations
- Optional in 10 occupations
- Total: 18 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Domestic energy assessorDomestic energy assessors advise individuals on energy supply for their homes. They assess the individual's needs and recommend the appropriate source of energy and supplier, attem…
- Renewable energy consultantA 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 systems engineerEnergy systems engineers supervise the energy conversion and distribution processes. They analyse the energy supply and consumption efficiency developing new ways to improve the ex…
- Energy conservation officerEnergy 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…
- Electricity sales representativeElectricity sales representatives assess clients' energy needs, and recommend the purchase of electricity supply from their corporation. They promote their corporation's services, …
- Energy managerEnergy 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…
- Energy analystEnergy analysts evaluate the consumption of energy in buidings owned by consumers and businesses. By analysing existing energy systems, they recommend cost-effective alternatives. …
- Renewable energy sales representativeRenewable energy sales representatives assess clients' energy supply needs, and attempt to secure sales of renewable energy methods. They promote renewable energy suppliers and the…
Optional for
- Marine engineering technicianMarine engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help marine engineers with the design, development, manufacturing, and testing processes, installation, and maintena…
- Renewable energy engineerRenewable energy engineers research alternative sources of energy in order to design systems for renewable energy production. They strive to optimise energy production from renewab…
- Marine engineering drafterMarine engineering drafters convert the marine engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling methods…
- Naval architectNaval 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…
- Chemical plant managerChemical plant managers coordinate the day-to-day production of chemical products ensuring the quality of products and equipment, the safety of personnel and protection of the envi…
- Gas scheduling representativeGas scheduling representatives track and control the flow of natural gas between pipelines and the distribution system, compliant with schedules and demands. They report on the nat…
- Energy assessorEnergy assessors determine the energy performance of buildings. They create an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which indicates what the estimated energy consumption of a prope…
- Civil engineerA Civil Engineer plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, airports, dams, and water systems. Th…
- Energy consultantEnergy 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…
- Solar energy sales consultantA 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…
Related skills
- Promote sustainable energy
- Solar energy
- Energy performance of buildings
- Advise on heating systems energy efficiency
- Energy efficiency
- Analyse energy consumption
- Promote environmental awareness
- Advise on utility consumption
- Provide information on wind turbines
- Industrial heating systems
- Electricity market
- Manage contracts
Last updated on February 18, 2026
