Energy Auditor
Energy & Utilities
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
What you'd do all day
The tasks that matter most in this job, most important first.
- 1Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
- 2Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
- 3Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
- 4Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
- 5Calculate potential for energy savings.
- 6Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
- 7Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
- 8Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
- 9Recommend energy-efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.
- 10Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
- 11Measure energy usage with devices such as data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters, sling psychrometers, psychrometric charts, flue gas analyzers, amp probes, watt meters, volt meters, thermometers, or utility meters.
- 12Perform tests such as blower-door tests to locate air leaks.
- 13Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy-efficient appliances.
- 14Prepare job specification sheets for home energy improvements, such as attic insulation, window retrofits, or heating system upgrades.
- 15Inspect newly installed energy-efficient equipment to ensure that it was installed properly and is performing according to specifications.
- 16Analyze energy bills, including utility rates or tariffs, to gather historical energy usage data.
- 17Quantify energy consumption to establish baselines for energy use or need.
- 18Determine patterns of building use to show annual or monthly needs for heating, cooling, lighting, or other energy needs.
- 19Compare existing energy consumption levels to normative data.
- 20Oversee installation of equipment such as water heater wraps, pipe insulation, weatherstripping, door sweeps, or low-flow showerheads to improve energy efficiency.
- 21Verify income eligibility of participants in publicly financed weatherization programs.
Also known as
What this job is called on JobStreet, LinkedIn and in job ads. Search these too.
- Energy Rater
- Energy Advisor
- Energy Analyst
- Energy Auditor
- Energy Auditors
- Energy Consultant
- Energy Specialist
- Home Energy Rater
- Building Scientist
- Home Energy Auditor
How far is this from you?
Roughly how much preparation this job usually takes. In Malaysia your UPU route and the programme's syarat still decide entry, so treat this as a guide, not a gate.
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Entry straight after SPM
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SPM + sijil / short TVET course
Typical entry
Diploma / TVET (sijil–diploma)
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Degree (ijazah sarjana muda)
5
Postgrad (sarjana / PhD) or professional route
Subjects that matter here
The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.
What you'd need to know
The subject areas this job leans on most, and the SPM subjects that build them.
- Customer and Personal Service83%
- Mathematics80%
Additional MathematicsMathematics
- Building and Construction80%
Civil Engineering StudiesEngineering DrawingDesign & Technology (RBT)
- Engineering and Technology76%
PhysicsAdditional MathematicsDesign & Technology (RBT)
- Mechanical74%
Mechanical Engineering StudiesPhysicsDesign & Technology (RBT)
- Physics73%
Physics
Tools you'd use
Software and equipment that show up in this job, worth learning early.
What the work feels like
Day-to-day working conditions, so you can tell whether the job suits how you like to work.
- Face-to-face discussionsEvery day
- Contact with other peopleConstant contact
- Dealing with customers or the publicVery high
- Leading or coordinating othersA little
- Handling conflict situationsOften
- Indoors, air-conditionedEvery day
- Outdoors, in all weatherEvery day
- Noisy environmentOften
Where this job is heading
Newer tasks O*NET has flagged for this occupation, a hint at how the role is changing.
- Inspect structures to determine cause and origin of damage.
- Evaluate the energy performance of buildings using modeling software.
AI and demand for this job
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Share of everyday tasks today's AI can already help with (2023)
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Pay in Malaysia
We don't have a sourced Malaysian salary range for this job yet, and we'd rather show nothing than a number we can't stand behind.
Where to check:
- JobStreet and Hiredly job ads for this title
- DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey
- SSPA scheme tables, if you're aiming for a government post
Check what you may qualify for
Enter your SPM grades and see which routes and programmes you may qualify for. An estimate to plan with, not an offer.
How to get here
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About this information
This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.
O*NET occupation: Energy Auditors
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