Energy Auditors

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Energy Auditors

What they do

Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.

Also Called: Building Performance Consultant, Building Science and Energy Specialist, Building Scientist, Energy Advisor, Energy and Building Systems Specialist, Energy Auditor, Energy Consultant, Energy Rater, Home Energy Inspector, Home Performance Consultant, Building Performance Consultant, Building Science and Energy Specialist, Building Scientist, Energy Advisor, Energy and Building Systems Specialist, Energy Auditor, Energy Consultant, Energy Rater, Home Energy Inspector, Home Performance Consultant

$43,740
Starting Salary (2023)
$67,700
Median Salary (2023)
-1.5%
Projected Job Growth
133,640
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
Calculate potential for energy savings.
Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
Measure energy usage with devices such as data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters, sling psychrometers, psychrometric charts, flue gas analyzers, amp probes, watt meters, volt meters, thermometers, or utility meters.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Independence

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

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