Energy Management and Systems Technology
Overview
Energy management and systems technology programs prepare people to help engineers develop ways to save energy.Energy management and systems technology programs teach people how to make systems more energy efficient. Students learn to test and monitor the use of power in homes and businesses.
Energy management and systems technology programs include topics such as:
- Principles of energy conservation
- Instrument calibration
- Monitoring systems and test procedures
- Energy loss inspection procedures
- Report writing
Schools
Many community colleges and technical schools offer certificate and associate degree programs in energy management and systems technology. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program at a community college usually takes two years of full-time study to complete.
Several colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees in energy management and systems technology. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Computer Programming
- Construction Trades
- Electrical and Power Transmission
- Engineering Technology, General
- Environmental Engineering Technology
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
- Plumbing and Water Supply
- Solar Energy Technology
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
- Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Electronics Engineering Technologists
- Energy Auditors
- Energy Engineers
- Environmental Engineering Technicians
- Geothermal Technicians
- Industrial Designers
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
- Solar Panel Installers
- Wind Turbine Technicians
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Programming
- English Composition
- Physics
- Trigonometry
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Air Conditioning Systems Analysis
- Blueprint Reading
- College Algebra
- Commercial Energy Use Analysis
- Energy Accounting
- Energy Conservation Principles
- Energy Resources and the Environment
- Energy Systems
- Engineering Physics/Principles of Technology
- Introduction to Computer Spreadsheet Applications
- Power and Lighting Systems
- Residential/Light Commercial Energy Analysis
- Technical Report Writing
Things to Know
Many jobs in this field require a lot of writing and clear communication. Taking writing and speaking courses will develop your communication skills.
As an energy management technician, you may help engineers doing research studies or work as an energy auditor for a utility company.
Schools
East Side Area
Central Washington University
- Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Energy Business Specialization
- Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Energy Policy Specialization
- Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Power Systems Specialization
Walla Walla Community College
- Energy Systems Technology--Electrical Systems Technology Core Certificate
King-Snohomish Area
Cascadia College
- Environmental Technologies and Sustainable Practices
- Sustainable Practices
North Seattle College
- Sustainable and Conventional Energy and Control Technology (SCEC)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Council
- Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level I Training
- Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level II Training
Seattle Pacific University
- Engineering--General Engineering-Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering Concentration
Shoreline Community College
- Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship
South Seattle College
- Sustainable Building Science Technology
Tacoma Area
Clover Park Technical College
- Construction Technology
West Side Area
Western Washington University
- Business and Sustainability
- Energy Policy & Management
- Energy Science & Technology