Energy auditor, Kaitātari pūngao
Also known as
- Carbon auditor, energy efficiency consultant, energy manager, energy analyst
Energy auditors inspect homes, buildings and systems to evaluate how much energy they are using, and recommend ways to make them more efficient.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$75K to $160K
Most common
$221K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Energy auditors
- 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
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
Organised
Enterprising
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become an energy auditor.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in building and construction, process and resources engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering or similar area
- to complete a training course
- to become an accredited member of Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand (CEP)
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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