A Day In The Life Of An Energy Engineer At Resilient Buildings Group
Jake's work as an energy engineer at Resilient Buildings Group offers a diverse range of tasks, including "a lot of computer work" from home or a coffee shop, and hands-on "testing systems" in buildings. This variety, complemented by regular office collaboration and client meetings, showcases the interdisciplinary nature of the role and the enjoyment Jake derives from it.
Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Hands-on Work, Project Management
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Jake Gehrung
Energy Engineering
Resilient Buildings Group
University of New Hampshire
N/A
Environmental & Related Sciences
Energy & Utilities
Consulting
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Energy engineers enjoy a mix of office and field work, balancing computer-based tasks with hands-on site visits and system testing.
2. Collaboration is a key aspect of the job, involving teamwork with colleagues and meetings with clients.
3. The work is interdisciplinary, offering variety and the chance to engage in quantitative analysis and report writing.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of an energy engineer look like?
A day in the life of an energy engineer can look like a lot of things for me. That's really good because I love interdisciplinary work.
Some days I work from home, doing a lot of computer work. Sometimes I go to a coffee shop to focus on quantitative projects.
I also do a lot of hands-on work. I go to buildings to walk the site and test systems.
Once or twice a week, I go to the office to collaborate with colleagues and get their advice on reports. We often work on projects together, which involves meeting in a conference room to review models or reports. We also conduct meetings and meet with potential clients. It's a nice mix of activities.