Energy auditor

Energy auditor

Energy auditors inspect homes, buildings and systems to evaluate how much energy they are using, and recommend ways to make them more efficient.

Also known as

Carbon auditor, energy efficiency consultant, energy manager, energy analyst

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or evenings
  • Usually work in offices, and travel locally or nationally to worksites
  • Need to be methodical, analytical and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
  • Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services
  • Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met
  • Analyse risks related to investments in green technology
  • Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets
  • Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices
  • Analyse energy usage data
  • Test characteristics of materials or structures
  • Calculate data to inform organisational operations
  • Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment

Salary information

$50K-$221K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$75K-$160K$221K

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