Description
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
Interests
- Conventional
- Realistic
- Investigative
Work Values
- Independence
- Support
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Independence
Tasks
- Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
- Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
- Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
- Calculate potential for energy savings.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Working with Computers
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Development environment software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Building and Construction
- Mathematics
- Engineering and Technology
- Mechanical
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Commercial Energy InspectorCertifying Organization
International Code Council
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Home Energy RaterCertifying Organization
Residential Energy Services Network
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Energy Auditor in TrainingCertifying Organization
Association of Energy Engineers
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Level I Electrical Thermography CertificationCertifying Organization
Infrared Training Center
Type
Core
Certificate name
Energy Management CertificationCertifying Organization
Northwest Water & Education Institute
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $51,354 |
| Median (50%) | $65,652 |
| High (90%) | $90,821 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 142,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 142,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 0%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 0%
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