The average pay for an Energy Engineer is $27.08 per hour.
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Job Description for Energy Engineer
Energy engineer oversee energy-related elements that may occur in their employer's various projects. They perform technical analysis and reviews, providing risk analysis for potential areas of concern. They use their technical perspective to customize software and spreadsheets, modeling facility changes that could impact overall energy consumption and for new buildings to be evaluated for potential energy consumption. Energy engineers regularly conduct field assessments and audits, collecting overall energy usage data and analyzing it for any issues. The energy engineer's typical day includes site visits on current project sites with the construction managers, analysis of energy data to determine if a building or project is meeting standards, and modeling new projects from an energy perspective. There is usually no physical component to an energy engineer’s day, but the ability to move around outdoor job sites is often required.
Read More...- Visit sites and analyze facilities, HVAC, refrigeration, and blueprints to audit existing energy situation.
- Participate in project design and implementation to improve energy efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal departments to make sales, schedule visits and craft financial forecasts for clients.
- Develop energy analyses and recommendations, including savings analyses and efficiency ratings.
Popular Employer Salaries for Energy Engineer
Known for taking on a considerable number of Energy Engineers, CLEAResult, The Trane Company, Siemens, Noresco, and Schneider Electric Ltd are leading firms in the industry. Those at The Trane Company can expect to make the most, with the company offering a median salary of $103K. Siemens, Schneider Electric Ltd, and Noresco also offer top salaries for Energy Engineers. Workers at these firms can expect to earn about $78K, $72K, and $72K, respectively.
Workers also receive paychecks lighter than average at DNV GL ($60K), CLEAResult ($66K), and Noresco ($72K).
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Popular Skills for Energy Engineer
Energy Engineers seem to exploit a large range of skills on the job. Most notably, skills in Microsoft Office, Green Energy, Engineering Design, and Renewable Energy / Renewable Power are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 3 percent and 19 percent. Skills that pay less than market rate include AutoCAD, autodesk autocad, and Microsoft Excel. Most people familiar with Energy / Utilities also know Technical Analysis.
Pay by Experience Level for Energy Engineer
Pay by Experience for an Energy Engineer has a positive trend. An entry-level Energy Engineer with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $65,000 based on 370 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. An Energy Engineer with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $82,000 based on 146 salaries. An experienced Energy Engineer which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $91,000 based on 32 salaries. An Energy Engineer with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $107,000 based on 30 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
For Energy Engineers, busy Atlanta offers a higher-than-average pay rate, 16 percent above the national average. Energy Engineers can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Houston (+16 percent), San Francisco (+16 percent), Milwaukee (+12 percent), and New York (+7 percent). Location is a huge contributor to overall pay, with Energy Engineers in Hauppauge earning a whopping 22 percent below the national average. Employers pay around 20 percent less in Little Rock and 13 percent less in Charlotte, below-median salaries for those in this field.
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Key Stats for Energy Engineer
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Female
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Male
78 % |
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Job Satisfaction
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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 149 votes. |
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