As of June 2026, Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar has an AI-exposure score of 59/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
More exposed than 61% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$122,930. About 9,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Architecture & Engineering roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (70%).
- Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.
- Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
- Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.
- Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
- Verify energy bills and meter readings.
- Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
- Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
- Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
- Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
- Direct the implementation of energy management projects.
- Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
- Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
- Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
- Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
- Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
- Manage the development, design, or construction of energy conservation projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and time lines, conformance to federal and state laws, or adherence to approved specifications.
- Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
- Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.
- Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
- Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
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