Energy Efficiency Engineers

Visit the Web site of the Association of Energy Engineers, https://www.aeecenter.org, to learn more about the various types of services energy engineers provide. Find the events section and look for events that offer educational programs and networking opportunities. Another good way to explore the field is by getting a part-time job or internship in an engineering company that provides energy efficiency consulting.

If you are young woman who is interested in engineering, take advantage of the resources offered by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). For example, students between the ages of 5 and 18 can join the organization as SWENexters, which allows them to attend the organization's High School Leadership Academy and other events and provides them with access to monthly newsletters that offer career advice and scholarship tips. Visit https://swe.org/outreach/SWENext to learn more.

Conduct an information interview with an engineer to learn more about the field. Here are some questions to ask:

• Can you tell me about a day in your life on the job?
• What are the key personal and professional qualities for people in your career?
• What do you like best and least about your job?
• What advice would you give to young people who want to become energy efficiency engineers?
• How is the field changing?