Energy Efficiency CareersMaking a Difference

Be a Part of Making and Keeping California Green!

With a Career in the Field of Energy Efficiency!

Workers who make new and existing homes and buildings more energy efficient perform valuable work in our economy, and can make a good living doing so.

What are the types of jobs and salaries?

Project Managers: Construction or Design

Entry Level Median Annual Wage - $60,000Experienced Level Median Annual Wage - $90,000

Building Performance or Retrofitting Specialists

Contractors who improve the energy efficiency of homes or buildings by installing insulation, windows, lighting and other energy efficient products.

Entry Level Median Annual Wage - $50,000Experienced Level Median Annual Wage - $80,000

HVAC Mechanics, Technicians or Installers

Install, repair and maintain heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Entry Level Median Annual Wage - $41,600Experienced Level Median Annual Wage - $72,800

Energy Auditors or Home Energy Raters

Collect, analyze, and validate energy usage in the field and prepare reports on a building or home’s total energy profile.

Entry Level Median Annual Wage - $42,000Experienced Level Median Annual Wage - $70,000

Resource Conservation or Energy Efficiency Managers

Assess current energy and resource consumption and develop strategies to reduce usage.

Entry Level Median Annual Wage - $52,000Experienced Level Median Annual Wage - $83,200

Building Controls Systems Technician

Combines some of the traditional skill sets of building technicians with advanced skills in controls programming, networking, and systems integration.

Entry Level Median Annual Wage - $50,000Experienced Level Median Annual Wage - $80,000

Compliance Analyst or Energy Regulation Specialists

Evaluate if projects are meeting regulatory requirements and/or incentives and provide recommendations to meet compliance.

Entry Level Median Annual Wage - $52,000Experienced Level Median Annual Wage – $76,500

Building Operators or Building Engineers

Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair building energy systems and controls to optimize energy

efficiency.

Entry Level Median Annual Wage - $50,000Experienced Level Median Annual Wage - $79,700

What are the educational requirements?

Depending on the selected occupation, Certificate and Degree Programs are available at these colleges:

CabrilloChabotDe AnzaDiablo ValleyFoothillLaneyLos MedanosMerrittNapa ValleySan Francisco San JoseSan MateoSanta Rosa

Tip #1Skills Employers Seek: For each occupation the most important skill employers were seeking in their new employees is the ability to communicate with customers, in writing and in person.

Tip #2Moving Up the Career Ladder: Career pathways exist for each occupation, nearly all starting with foundational knowledge and experience in the field “pre-energy efficiency”.

The Oakland Partnership has developed a comprehensive cross-occupation Career Pathway for their Green Academy. www.oaklandpartnership.com/GreenAcademy.

Need More Information?More detailed job descriptions and occupational

information can be accessed at ONET Online

http://online.onetcenter.org/find/