Energy Auditors

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 38,420 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Energy Auditor to conduct energy audits on buildings and systems. The ideal candidate will educate clients on energy efficiency, oversee the installation of energy-saving equipment, and analyze data to maximize energy savings. A strong skill set in active listening, judgment, and critical thinking is required. The annual salary ranges between $38,420 and $123,000, depending on location and experience. A competitive benefits package is also available.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures.
• Educate customers on energy efficiency.
• Oversee installation of energy efficiency equipment.
• Determine patterns of building energy use.
• Collect and analyze field data on energy usage.
• Calculate potential for energy savings.

Skills

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Writing

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Python

SAP

AutoCAD

MATLAB

SQL

Job description

Energy Auditor

Energy Auditor Job Description

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

Energy Auditor Responsibilities

• Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
• Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy-efficient appliances.
• Oversee installation of equipment such as water heater wraps, pipe insulation, weatherstripping, door sweeps, or low-flow showerheads to improve energy efficiency.
• Determine patterns of building use to show annual or monthly needs for heating, cooling, lighting, or other energy needs.
• Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
• Calculate potential for energy savings.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

• Residential Energy Auditor
• Commercial Energy Rater
• Resource Efficiency Manager
• Home Energy Auditor
• Home Energy Rater

Tools & Technologies used by Energy Auditors

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• SAP
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
• Structured query language SQL
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• SAS
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Linux
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• IBM SPSS Statistics

Salary Information

The typical yearly salary for Energy Auditors is somewhere between $38,420 and $123,000.

Energy Auditors who work in District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia make the highest salaries.

Education and Experience Requirements

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