Energy Auditors
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
Sample of reported job titles:
Building Energy Consultant, Building Performance Consultant, Building Performance Specialist, Energy Auditor, Energy Consultant, Energy Rater, Home Energy Rater, Home Performance Consultant, Residential Energy Auditor
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- 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.
- Perform tests such as blower-door tests to locate air leaks.
- Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
- Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
- Analyze energy bills, including utility rates or tariffs, to gather historical energy usage data.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:ACCA Manual J,Architectural Energy Corporation ENFORMA Building Diagnostics,Architectural Energy Corporation REM/Rate,Cool Roof Calculator,DesignBuilder Software DesignBuilder,EffTec EffTrack,Ekotrope RATER,Elite Software Energy Audit,Enercom Energy Depot for Business,Enercom Energy Depot for Homes,Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor,EnergyPlus,Facility Energy Decision Systems FEDS,Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant FRESA,Fielding Data Labs OptoMizer,Fundamental Objects foAudits,Good Steward Software EnergyCAP,IBM SPSS Statistics,InterEnergy Software Building Energy Analyzer PRO,Itron Enterprise Energy Management EEM Suite,MotorMaster+,Onset Computer Corporation HOBOware,Performance Systems Development TREAT,Program for Energy Analysis of Residences PEAR,Psychrometric chart software,REScheck,Retrofit Energy Savings Estimation Model RESEM,SAS statistical software,Snugg Home Snugg Pro,The MathWorks MATLAB,The Weatherization Assistant,Trane TRACE,Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Cloud-based data access and sharing software:Microsoft SharePoint
- Computer aided design CAD software:Autodesk AutoCAD,Computer aided design CAD software,Home Energy Efficient Design HEED
- Customer relationship management CRM software:Customer relationship management CRM software,Salesforce software
- Data base user interface and query software:Abraxas Energy Consulting Metrix,dBASE,Microsoft Access,Structured query language SQL
Occupational Requirements
Work 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.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems:Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Detailed Work Activities
- Advise others on business or operational matters.
- Analyze energy usage data.
- Analyze risks related to investments in green technology.
- Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
- Calculate data to inform organizational operations.
Work Context
- Electronic Mail:86% responded"Every day"
- Telephone:77% responded"Every day"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:67% responded"Every day"
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate:55% responded"Very important"
- Contact With Others:50% responded"Constant contact with others"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making:Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Speaking:Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Knowledge
- 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.
- 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.
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Engineering and Technology:Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Mechanical:Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 27%Bachelor's Degree
- 27%Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
- 23%High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
- 9%Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.
- 9%Some College Courses
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension:The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Problem Sensitivity:The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Interests
- Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Enterprising:Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Work Values
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Support:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Work Styles
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Independence:Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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