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Construction and building inspectors spend considerable time inspecting worksites, alone or as part of a team. Some inspectors may have to climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces. Most work full time during regular business hours.
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
Energy Auditors
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Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
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Construction and building inspectors spend considerable time inspecting worksites, alone or as part of a team. Some inspectors may have to climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces. Most work full time during regular business hours.
Energy Auditors
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Salary Breakdown
Energy Auditors
$66,470
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$37,850
ENTRY LEVEL
$62,860
MID LEVEL
$101,170
EXPERT LEVEL
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Top Expected Tasks
Energy Auditors
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.
Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
Recommend energy-efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.
Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Energy Auditors
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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