Energy Auditors
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
31 alternate job titles:
Building Performance Consultant
Building Science and Energy Specialist
Building Scientist
Commercial Energy Auditor
Commercial Energy Rater
Energy Advisor
Energy Analyst
Energy and Building Systems Specialist
Energy Audit Advisor
Energy Auditor
Energy Conservation Representative
Energy Conservation Technician
Energy Consultant
Energy Control Officer
Energy Efficiency Analyst
Energy Efficiency Consultant
Energy Efficiency Engineer
Energy Efficiency Program Manager
Energy Efficiency Specialist
Energy Project Consultant
Energy Rater
Energy Specialist
Home Energy Auditor
Home Energy Inspector
Home Energy Rater
Home Performance Consultant
Renewable Energy Analyst
Renewable Energy Consultant
Residential Energy Auditor
Residential Energy Consultant
Solar Energy Consultant
Salary Information
Energy Auditors: $72,120 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze energy usage data. | Analysis |
| Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services. | Analysis |
| Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices. | Analysis |
| Evaluate condition of properties. | Analysis |
| Analyze risks related to investments in green technology. | Analysis |
| Test characteristics of materials or structures. | General |
| Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met. | General |
| Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | General |
| Calculate data to inform organizational operations. | General |
| Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints. | General |
| Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. | General |
| Oversee business processes. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Verify application data to determine program eligibility. | General |
| Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft .NET Framework | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| ACCA Manual J | Analytical or scientific software |
| Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Architectural Energy Corporation REM/Rate | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Cool Roof Calculator | Analytical or scientific software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| DesignBuilder Software DesignBuilder | Analytical or scientific software |
| EffTec EffTrack | Analytical or scientific software |
| Ekotrope RATER | Analytical or scientific software |
| Elite Software Energy Audit | Analytical or scientific software |
| Enercom Energy Depot for Business | Analytical or scientific software |
| Enercom Energy Depot for Homes | Analytical or scientific software |
| Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor | Analytical or scientific software |
| EnergyPlus | Analytical or scientific software |
| Facility Energy Decision Systems FEDS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant FRESA | Analytical or scientific software |
| Fielding Data Labs OptoMizer | Analytical or scientific software |
| Fundamental Objects foAudits | Analytical or scientific software |
| Good Steward Software EnergyCAP | Analytical or scientific software |
| Home Energy Efficient Design HEED | Computer aided design CAD software |
| InterEnergy Software Building Energy Analyzer PRO | Analytical or scientific software |
| Itron Enterprise Energy Management EEM Suite | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| MotorMaster+ | Analytical or scientific software |
| Onset Computer Corporation HOBOware | Analytical or scientific software |
| Performance Systems Development TREAT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Program for Energy Analysis of Residences PEAR | Analytical or scientific software |
| Psychrometric chart software | Analytical or scientific software |
| REScheck | Analytical or scientific software |
| Retrofit Energy Savings Estimation Model RESEM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Snugg Home Snugg Pro | Analytical or scientific software |
| The Weatherization Assistant | Analytical or scientific software |
| Trane TRACE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Wolfram Research Mathematica | Analytical or scientific software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Abraxas Energy Consulting Metrix | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Visual FoxPro | Object oriented data base management software |
| dBASE | Data base user interface and query software |
| Esri ArcGIS | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Building Analyst | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| Building Energy Assessment Professional Certification | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers | Not Available |
| Building Energy Modeling Professional Certification | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Building Energy Simulation Analyst | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Commissioning Authority | AABC Commissioning Group | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Auditor | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Insulation Appraisers | National Insulation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Manager | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Home Energy Rater | Residential Energy Services Network | Not Available |
| Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Residential Energy Auditor | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Commercial Energy Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Commercial Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner with ASHRAE 90.1 | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Commercial Energy Plans Examiner | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Energy Auditor | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| Energy Management Certification | Northwest Water & Education Institute | Not Available |
| Energy Management Professional Certification | Energy Management Association | Not Available |
| Energy Management Systems | C-Tech Associates Inc. | Not Available |
| Energy Risk Professional | Global Association of Risk Professionals | Not Available |
| Green Building - Residential Examiner - G1 | International Code Council | Not Available |
| ISO 50001 Lead Auditor | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Level I Certified Building Investigations | Infrared Training Center | Not Available |
| Level I Electrical Thermography Certification | Infrared Training Center | Not Available |
| Level I FLIR GF309 Furnace Inspection | Infrared Training Center | Not Available |
| Level I Thermography Certification | Infrared Training Center | Not Available |
| Level II Electrical Thermography Certification | Infrared Training Center | Not Available |
| Level II Thermography Certification | Infrared Training Center | Not Available |
| Level III Thermography Certification | Infrared Training Center | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Envelope Leak Testing | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Multifamily Building Analyst | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| Multifamily Building Operator | Building Performance Institute | Not Available |
| National Insulation Energy Appraiser | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Optical Gas Imaging Certification | Infrared Training Center | Not Available |
| Optical Gas Imaging II Certification | Infrared Training Center | Not Available |
| Rating Field Inspector | Residential Energy Services Network | Not Available |
| Superior Energy Performance | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
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