25 Energy efficiency engineer jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Energy Efficiency Engineer Jobs in 2026

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While hiring qualifications vary, most energy efficiency engineers need licensing as professional engineers. This means you must complete an accredited engineering program at a college or university, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, gain relevant work experience, and finally pass the Professional Engineering Exam. Many employers also want you to be LEED AP certified, which demonstrates that you have a working knowledge of green energy techniques. Other skills that can make you attractive to an employer include excellent writing and speaking skills, the ability to work in noisy environments, a thorough understanding of the industry regulations, and proficiency with energy modeling software.

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Top Types Of Energy Efficiency Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Energy Efficiency Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Energy Efficiency Sales Engineer

    Salary range: $75,000 - $112,500

    Energy Efficiency Sales Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Energy Efficiency Sales Engineer jobs pay between $75,000 (25th percentile) and $112,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Energy Efficiency Sales Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Energy Modeling Engineer

    Salary range: $79,000 - $113,500

    Energy Modeling Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Energy Modeling Engineer jobs pay between $79,000 (25th percentile) and $113,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Energy Modeling Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Mechanical Energy Engineer

    Salary range: $97,500 - $108,000

    As a mechanical energy engineer, your responsibilities are design, develop, and test mechanical and thermal devices. You may work on a variety of products with mechanical and energy components to help reduce energy costs or boost energy efficiency. Your employer or clients may include residential, commercial, or industrial organizations. You may also prepare for energy audits, create energy modeling, recommend energy fuel, and supervise the manufacturing process. Other duties may involve conducting onsite observations and field inspections to gather data and ensure operations are running accordingly.

  • Energy Engineer

    Salary range: $79,000 - $113,500

    As an energy engineer, you design sustainable projects and find ways to cut energy costs while increasing efficiency either as an employee of an organization or as a consultant. Your job duties include analyzing data on energy use, providing advice about green engineering methods, creating energy models, and designing plans for green building or remodeling projects. An engineering focus in specialties like air quality, energy procurement, electrical systems, green architecture, solar power, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can contribute to the overall energy efficiency of your organization.

  • Energy Modeling

    Salary range: $43,000 - $95,000

    Energy Modeling is a common job search query. Most salaries for Energy Modeling jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $95,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Energy Modeling job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Energy Educator

    Salary range: $35,000 - $51,000

    Energy Educator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Energy Educator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $51,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Energy Educator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • 4 Change Energy

    Salary range: $91,500 - $147,000

    4 Change Energy is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 4 Change Energy jobs pay between $91,500 (25th percentile) and $147,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for 4 Change Energy job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Energy Efficiency Program

    Salary range: $49,500 - $109,000

    Remote Energy Efficiency Program is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Energy Efficiency Program jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Energy Efficiency Program job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Building Energy Efficiency

    Salary range: $78,000 - $120,000

    Building Energy Efficiency is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Building Energy Efficiency jobs pay between $78,000 (25th percentile) and $120,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Building Energy Efficiency job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Longroad Energy

    Salary range: $35,500 - $39,000

    Longroad Energy is a typical job search query Most salaries for Longroad Energy jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $39,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Longroad Energy job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.