Engineers, All Other

SOC Code: 17-2199

Engineers, All Others identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 90.3/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning.

AI-Proof Score: 90.3Very High
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Median Salary

$117,750

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Job Growth

2.1%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics
  • Science

Common Tasks

  • Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
  • Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.
  • Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
  • Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
  • Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation