Occupation
Energy Auditors
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
$74,690 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 47-4011.01
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Compare existing energy consumption levels to normative data.
- 02Oversee installation of equipment such as water heater wraps, pipe insulation, weatherstripping, door sweeps, or low-flow showerheads to improve energy efficiency.
- 03Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
- 04Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
- 05Calculate potential for energy savings.
- 06Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
- 07Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
- 08Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
- 09Recommend energy-efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.
- 10Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
- 11Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
- 12Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy-efficient appliances.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Energy AuditorEnergy ConsultantEnergy RaterHome Performance ConsultantBuilding Performance ConsultantBuilding Science and Energy SpecialistBuilding ScientistEnergy AdvisorEnergy and Building Systems SpecialistHome Energy Inspector
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Knowledge the job leans on
Customer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalPhysicsEnglish LanguageSales and Marketing
Skills that carry over from service
Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisService OrientationPersuasionCoordinationOperations Monitoring