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Resume skills guide · SOC 17-2199

Skills for Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for energy engineers, except wind and solar, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Autodesk AutoCAD, C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Reading Comprehension4.12
  • 2.Critical Thinking4
  • 3.Active Listening3.88
  • 4.Writing3.88
  • 5.Monitoring3.88
  • 6.Speaking3.75
  • 7.Mathematics3.75
  • 8.Active Learning3.75
  • 9.Science3.62
  • 10.Learning Strategies2.88

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Knowledge areas

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Building and Construction
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Design

Core work activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Processing Information
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

In-demand tools & technology

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C++
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Python
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Microsoft Visio
  • R
  • 360 Analytics eQUEST
  • AIRMaster+
  • Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics
  • Architectural Energy Corporation VisualDOE
  • Autodesk Ecotect
  • Carrier Hourly Analysis Program HAP
  • Chilled Water System Analysis Tool CWSAT