Energy engineer, Kaipūhanga pūngao
Also known as
- Industrial energy engineer, energy systems engineer, electrical engineer, energy and carbon auditor, renewable energy engineer, innovation engineer
Energy engineers design and develop systems that convert and distribute energy. They make sure energy is used and stored efficiently by organisations.
Duration
2:07 mins
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$81K to $145K
Most common
$175K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Energy engineers
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
- usually work in offices and worksites and may travel nationally and internationally
- may work in noisy, dirty and hazardous conditions
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- design energy systems
- create computer models to test energy designs
- inspect equipment and systems
- analyse energy usage data
- monitor energy use
- research ways to save energy
- review plans for environmental impacts
- guide others on sustainable energy
Investigative
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an energy engineer.
You need
- a Bachelor of Engineering Technology or similar
You may need
- a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- a Master of Energy or similar
- a Bachelor of Science or similar
- experience in similar work
- to be a member of Engineering New Zealand
- to be registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineering New Zealand
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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