Occupation
Energy auditor
Energy auditors survey buildings or industrial sites to work out where energy is being used and wasted, then set out the measures that would reduce it. The role pairs site work such as blower door tests and equipment inventories with modelling, calculation, and report writing. Findings have to be defensible, because clients spend money on the strength of them.
Also known as: Energy assessor · Building energy analyst · Energy efficiency consultant · Home energy rater
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Part of Utilities, energy, mining and resources
What the work involves
- Walk sites to record building fabric, heating and cooling plant, lighting, and controls.
- Run diagnostic tests such as airtightness, thermal imaging, and combustion efficiency checks.
- Collect and analyse utility bills, meter data, and interval consumption profiles.
- Model current performance and estimate the effect of proposed efficiency measures.
- Write audit reports ranking measures by impact and practicality for the client.
- Explain findings to owners, facilities staff, or contractors and answer technical questions.
How people commonly enter
- A college diploma in building science, energy management, or environmental technology.
- A degree in engineering, building services, or environmental science.
- Professional certification in energy auditing or building performance added to a trades or facilities background.
- Transferring from HVAC, controls, or facilities management into an assessment and advisory role.
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Typical work context
Client sites · Involves travel · Works independently · Varied work · Desk based
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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- European Commission — ESCO occupations classification · European Union
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