Engineers, All Other
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Engineers, All Other to increase by 3.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 166,700 to 173,000 jobs. Its estimate of 8,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($122,930), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
166,700
Projected employment (2034)
173,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
8,800
Pay & Preparation
$122,930
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Writing (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Active Learning (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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