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EnergyGreen JobOccupation aligned to O*NET green economy classifications.

Energy Engineer

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.

Annual openings

236

Median wage

$132,590

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

A Professional Engineer license is highly valued in the Energy industry.

Work experience

This can be an entry-level role so no experience is required.

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Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
  2. Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
  3. Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
  4. Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
  5. Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
  6. Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
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