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ENGINEERS, ALL OTHER
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Occupation Description:
 
  All engineers not listed separately. Excludes “Sales Engineers” (41-9031), “Locomotive Engineers” (53-4011), and “Ship Engineers” (53-5031).
 
  Specialized Occupations:
 
 
   Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar (ONET code: 17-2199.03)
 
 
  Occupation Description:
 
  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.
 
 
  Typical 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.
  • 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.
 
 
  Knowledge:
 
 
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services..
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications..
  • Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads..
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction..
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance..
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources..
 
  * Mechatronics Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.05)
 
  * Microsystems Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.06)
 
  * Photonics Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.07)
 
  * Robotics Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.08)
 
  * Nanosystems Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.09)
 
  * Wind Energy Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.10)
 
  * Solar Energy Systems Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.11)
 
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Education & Training:
 
  Bachelor's degree
 
      View Related Programs on Connecticut's Education & Training ConneCTion site
 
Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide $122,594.00 $58.94 $39.60 $46.98 - $67.16
Bridgeport/Stamford $137,409.00 $66.07 $49.40 $53.73 - $77.46
Danbury $92,461.00 $44.45 $29.90 $30.27 - $50.83
Hartford $117,516.00 $56.50 $39.76 $46.19 - $64.04
New Haven $117,433.00 $56.46 $35.78 $39.22 - $65.34
New London/Norwich $133,525.00 $64.19 $49.39 $55.71 - $71.26
Waterbury $90,751.00 $43.63 $25.80 $30.97 - $54.32
Torrington $90,287.00 $43.40 $29.44 $34.64 - $49.37
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2022 2032
State of Connecticut 2,550 2,840 0.1% 181
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
 
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