Energy Auditor

Energy auditors assess how energy is used in buildings and systems to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and sustainability. They evaluate energy performance, recommend upgrades such as energy-efficient equipment or renewable energy solutions, and help develop strategies that reduce emissions and lower overall energy use. Their work supports cost savings while advancing more sustainable and resilient communities.

Career Snapshot:

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per year*

Mid Level

Clean Energy & Sustainability

*Estimates are not to be used as fact. Based on publicly available sources.

The Path to Becoming

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Energy Auditor

Step 1

Earn

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High School Diploma or GED

Resources:

Inland Career Education Center

Inland Adult Education Consortium

Southwest Riverside Adult Education

Step 2

Earn a Postsecondary Certificate

Required Training:

Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code

SOC 47-4011-01

Training Programs and Resources:

Zero Net Energy Certificate

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San Bernardino Valley College

Building Energy Consultant

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College of the Desert

Building Energy Systems Professional

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College of the Desert

Zero Net Energy

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College of the Desert

Green Technician Certificate

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Norco College

Construction Manufacturing Technology (Certificates)

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Victor Valley College

Energy Auditor (virtual)

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Building Performance Institute

Step 3

Find a position or apprenticeship

Required Training:

This career typically involves

More than 1 year on-the-job training

A Day in the Life

As

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Energy Auditor

you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:

Assess and prioritize opportunities for reducing energy consumption. Develop audit reports that summarize findings and recommend cost-saving energy strategies. Evaluate potential health and safety concerns associated with proposed weatherization work. Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, maintenance practices, and overall energy efficiency. Estimate potential energy savings from recommended improvements.

Required skills:

What It Takes

Energy Auditor

often have these skills:

Reading Comprehension

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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Critical Thinking

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Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions and decide the best approach.

Speaking

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Talking to others to convey information effectively in a workplace or customer-facing setting.

Active Listening

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Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand, and asking questions as appropriate.

Complex Problem Solving

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Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Monitoring

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Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine or system is working correctly.

Judgment and Decision Making

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Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis

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Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and environments will affect outcomes.

Data Analysis

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Analyzing data or information to understand problems, identify trends, or make informed decisions.

Attention to Detail

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Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks accurately.

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Career Outlook

1360

Employees in

2023

1400

Employees in

2033

+

2.9%

Projected
Growth Rate

1490

Annual Projected
Job Openings

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