Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Career, Salary and Skills
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar have a BLS-reported national median annual wage of $122,930 based on the 2025 OEWS dataset, with reported national employment of 154,070. Wage data is published for 301 locations.
Occupation description
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.
O*NET code
17-2199.03
Job zone
4
Typical education
Not recorded
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
National salary and employment
Median annual
$122,930
Hourly median
$59.10
Employment
154,070
Data year
2025
National salary distribution
Top skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.12 | 4.88 |
| Active Learning | 4.00 | 4.12 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Systems Analysis | 4.00 | 4.12 |
| Writing | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Critical Thinking | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Active Listening | 4.00 | 4.12 |
| Science | 3.88 | 4.62 |
| Monitoring | 3.88 | 4.12 |
| Mathematics | 3.88 | 4.25 |
Typical tasks
- Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
- Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
- Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
- Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
- Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
- Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
- Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
- Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
Technology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- 360 Analytics eQUEST
- AIRMaster+
- Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics
- Architectural Energy Corporation VisualDOE
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Ecotect
- C++
- Carrier Hourly Analysis Program HAP
- Chilled Water System Analysis Tool CWSAT
- Combined Heat and Power Application Tool CHP
- Cool Roof Calculator
- DesignBuilder Software DesignBuilder
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar salary by location
Areas with the highest reported employment for this occupation.
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in CAMedian $130,850 · Employment 28,610
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in TXMedian $115,810 · Employment 10,820
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in Washington, DCMedian $151,340 · Employment 9,230
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in FLMedian $105,410 · Employment 8,600
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in MIMedian $121,000 · Employment 7,700
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in Los Angeles, CAMedian $125,060 · Employment 7,530
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in MDMedian $129,770 · Employment 7,340
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in OHMedian $120,470 · Employment 7,000
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in LAMedian $99,070 · Employment 6,310
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in Detroit, MIMedian $126,250 · Employment 5,800
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in New York, NYMedian $135,300 · Employment 5,780
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Salary in NYMedian $117,600 · Employment 5,760
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Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.