Can Agents Work?

Jobs / Architecture and engineering / 17-2199.03

Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

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.

US jobs
154,070 (SOC 17-2199 group, "Engineers, All Other")
Median wage
$122,930 a year
Job family
Architecture and engineering

Can agents do the work of energy engineers, except wind and solar?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Architecture and engineering: Some tasks (first measured in the last 12 months)

Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.

Evidence: HWE-Bench, 79.9% of tasks completed.

Direct evidence that disagrees: Parametric CAD Bench V3, 9% of tasks fully completed (Perfect tasks).

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark (figures for the SOC 17-2199 group).

  • 7%Design electrical or electronic systems or equipmentNot measured
  • 5%Design industrial systems or equipmentNot measured
  • 5%Research technology designs or applicationsNot measured
  • 5%Create visual designs or displaysNot measured
  • 4%Direct organizational operations, activities, or proceduresNot measured
  • 4%Develop models of systems, processes, or productsNot measured
  • 3%Document technical designs, procedures, or activitiesNot measured
  • 3%Advise others on business or operational mattersNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in architecture and engineering, not always this occupation's tasks.

Direct evidence

Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Context only

These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
  • 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.
  • Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing.
  • Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
  • Verify energy bills and meter readings.
  • Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
Other job titles for this occupation (21)

Energy Efficiency Engineer · Energy Engineer · Industrial Energy Engineer · Test and Balance Engineer (TAB Engineer) · Alternative Energy Engineer · Building Engineer · Certified Green Building Engineer · Commissioning Engineer · Energy Conservation Engineer · Energy Infrastructure Engineer · Energy Market Analyst · Energy Modeler · Energy Project Engineer · Energy Systems Engineer · Green Building Energy Engineer · Green Building Engineer · Heating Engineer · HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer) · Hydroelectric Plant Power Generation Engineer · Optimization Engineer · Sustainability Engineer