Energy Auditor

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Passionate about sustainability? Help reduce energy waste in buildings.
Make a real impact by identifying cost-saving energy solutions.
Uncover unique energy-saving opportunities and enhance building efficiency.

💰 Earn $71K-$116K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

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What You’ll Do

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

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.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Median Earnings

$97,750 in California

$67,700 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Troubleshooting

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having support
Having freedom

Deep Dive

Energy Auditor

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Workforce Development Program

A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years