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How exposed to AI is a Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar?

Of the 21 tasks O*NET lists for energy engineers, except wind and solar, 5 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 5 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Energy Efficiency EngineerEnergy EngineerIndustrial Energy EngineerMeasurement And Verification EngineerTest and Balance Engineer
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
21
tasks rated for this occupation
86%
hold a degree, from a survey of 22
152k
people do this job in the US
11 of 56
least protected in architecture and engineering

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

5
  • Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering
  • Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation
  • Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management
  • Research renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies, such as solar thermal or photovoltaic energy
  • Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources

Only with software built on top

11
  • Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation
  • Monitor and analyze energy consumption
  • Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design
  • Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, or energy auditing
  • Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software
  • Verify energy bills and meter readings
  • 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
  • Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning
  • Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency
  • Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems
  • Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings

Cannot be sped up

5
  • Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures
  • Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings
  • Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements
  • Direct the implementation of energy management projects
  • Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.