Energy auditor
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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
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Inspect homes and buildings for energy usage
- Analyse energy use and power costs
- Suggest ways to save energy
- Check equipment meets energy standards
- Calculate energy savings from improvements
- Research environmentally friendly energy solutions
- Test building materials and insulation
- Assess costs of energy-saving projects
- Prepare reports on energy usage
Outlook
Energy auditing is becoming more relevant as New Zealand organisations seek to reduce energy costs, improve building performance and lower emissions. Upgrades to buildings, heating systems, lighting, industrial equipment and energy management are creating a stronger focus on measuring energy use before improvements are made. International efforts to decarbonise buildings and industry are also increasing demand for practical energy-efficiency advice and performance data.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Ability to collect, check and interpret energy-use data
- Understanding of building systems, equipment and energy-efficiency principles
- Careful observation and practical problem-solving
- Confidence preparing clear reports and recommendations
- Awareness of health, safety and relevant building or energy standards
- Communication skills to explain technical findings in simple terms
AUT programmes
- Bachelor of Construction
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Mechanical Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering Technology
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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