# Tasks & work activities — energy analyst

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2199.03 (Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
- **[Core]** Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
- **[Core]** 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.
- **[Core]** Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
- **[Core]** Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
- **[Core]** Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
- **[Core]** Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
- **[Core]** Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
- **[Core]** Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.
- **[Core]** Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
- **[Core]** Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
- **[Core]** Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
- **[Core]** Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
- **[Core]** Verify energy bills and meter readings.
- **[Core]** Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
- **[Core]** Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
- **[Core]** Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
- **[Core]** Direct the implementation of energy management projects.
- **[Core]** Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy.
- **[Core]** Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.
- **[Supplemental]** Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.
- Analyze energy usage data.
- Create models of engineering designs or methods.
- Direct energy production or management activities.
- Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
- Inspect equipment or systems.
- Monitor industrial energy consumption or management.
- Operate computer systems.
- Perform marketing activities.
- Prepare technical or operational reports.
- Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
- Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
- Research design or application of green technologies.
- Research energy production, use, or conservation.
- Train personnel on proper operational procedures.