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Energy Engineer

Energy Engineer

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E Other Energy, solar and power lines jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 17-2199.03

Texas median
whole occupation, 2025
$115,810
work over
40 h a week
20%
load index
from O*NET data
2.2/5
Texas jobs
2024 to 2034
+11.7%

Pay

This level's pay

No published pay record names this level: only 3 filing(s) with this job title; at least 5 are needed. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.

All pay records and context (2)
  • DOL prevailing-wage levels I-IV for the whole occupation (wage tiers set by DOL, not job titles or seniority): Level I $78,480 · Level II $118,000 · Level III $131,768 · Level IV $187,272 (189 filings, TX) Base wages offered on H-1B/E-3 Labor Condition Applications (TX and AZ, FY2026 Q1-Q3); covers only employers who filed. source
  • DOL prevailing-wage levels I-IV for the whole occupation (wage tiers set by DOL, not job titles or seniority): Level I $82,000 · Level II $99,375 · Level III $121,722 · Level IV $137,592 (51 filings, AZ) Base wages offered on H-1B/E-3 Labor Condition Applications (TX and AZ, FY2026 Q1-Q3); covers only employers who filed. source

Whole occupation: Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar (17-2199), Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025
  • Series OEUS480000000000017219913 (median), Texas, May 2025, read 2026-10-03
  • U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
  • Based on an estimated 10,820 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017219901).

Half of all Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar in Texas earn more than $115,810; the bottom 10% earned less than $64,430 and the top 10% more than $177,780 (May 2025, base pay, about 10,820 jobs). U.S. median $122,930.

OEWS pay for an 'All Other' group; not specific to this occupation. Pay differences against this figure are not shown.

Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar, not level-specific
TWC, BLS

Texas
+11.7% jobs · about 690 openings a year (9,670 jobs in 2024)
United States
+2.1% jobs · about 9,300 openings a year (158,800 jobs in 2024)

Openings include people retiring or changing jobs, not only growth.

Hours
O*NET 31.0
  • Duration of Typical Work Week (4.C.3.d.8), O*NET Work Context, data 08/2026, n = 20 respondents, O*NET OnLine

About 1 in 5 work more than 40 hours a week (20%).

Schedule: regular 65% · irregular 35% · seasonal 0%

Physical load 2.2 of 5, our index from O*NET
Method
  • Engineer Tsai index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.13, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.32, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
  • O*NET OnLine

Body

  • Standing2.5
  • Walking or running2.2
  • Climbing ladders2.15
  • Kneeling or crawling2.1
  • Bending or twisting2.1
  • Keeping balance1.75

Exposure

  • Outdoors, all weather2.9
  • Very hot or cold2.65
  • High places2.61
  • Cramped space2.2
  • Hazardous conditions2.15
  • Hazardous equipment1.85
  • Protective gear1.85
Body 2.13 · exposure 2.32. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.

Getting in

License
Texas PE license (TBPELS) is required for the practice of engineering as defined in Occ. Code 1001.003; whether this job needs it depends on the work.
Degree
75% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years of related experience is the most common answer (25% of workers).
O*NET
  • O*NET Related Work Experience, Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar, O*NET OnLine
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Why this level
Skilled: O*NET Job Zone 4 (1-2 start, 3-4 skilled, 5 senior).

Moves to the side 6

  • E Solar Engineer O*NET lists Solar Energy Systems Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.93.
  • M Energy Auditor O*NET lists Energy Auditors as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.92.
  • E Wind Energy Engineer O*NET lists Wind Energy Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.91.
  • E Wind Energy Project Manager O*NET lists Wind Energy Development Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82.
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What the work is 6 core tasks

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.

  1. Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
  2. Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation, field inspections, or sub-metering.
  3. Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
  4. Prepare energy-related project reports or related documentation.
  5. Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy engineering, energy management, or sustainable design.
  6. Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measures.

Core tasks ranked by O*NET task Importance (IM, 1-5), top 6.

Top skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Systems Analysis
  • Writing
  • Judgment and Decision Making
Sources (4)

This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 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. Engineer Tsai has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. CC BY 4.0 · O*NET license

Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Base pay; excludes overtime. Outlook: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (United States) and Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections 2024-2034, read through Projections Central.

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