How to Become an Energy Auditor
Posted on January 1st, 2009 by monsterguide
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The role of an Energy Auditor has gained a great deal of prominence in recent years. Qualified candidates normally are expected to have a mixture of educational credentials as well as experience, in order to secure a position of this type. Here is some background on what is required in order to become a successful energy auditor.
Education
Different agencies and companies will set different standards for the level of education required for an energy auditor. In some cases, an undergraduate engineer with a four-year degree will be sufficient. In other situations, a graduate level degree will be necessary in order to meet the basic requirements for the job. At other times, the graduate level degree will need to be coupled with additional degrees relating to business management. The best approach is to find out exactly what level of formal education is required in the company of choice, if known.
Experience
Along with formal education, there is usually a requirement of some degree of practical experience before it is possible to obtain the position of Energy Auditor. Often, this will involve two to three years working in a role that is an adjunct, or support, to another Energy Auditor. This allows the candidate the opportunity to get to know the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the profession. The amount of practical experience required is usually more for persons with less in the way of educational credentials, and tends to decrease as the amount of formal education rises. This may be due in part to the fact that many of the degree programs include some hours of work-study.
When Experience Is At A Minimum
In the absence of experience, some positions for Energy Auditors will offer a few alternatives to candidates who meet the other requirements for consideration. For example, the candidate may be allowed to take the exam for provisional certification and employment, with the provision that a minimum amount of work experience will be logged within a given period of time. Upon presenting proof of fulfilling the requirement for practical experience, the candidate is then awarded full certification. The exact time frame for fulfilling work experience requirements will vary from one jurisdiction to another, but the normal time frame is between two years and six years.
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on August 25th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I have been working for 15 years in research and technology development related mainly to gas fired HVAC heaters for commercial applications. I am fully aware of HVAC equipment BTU standards and performance levels and joule measurements. How can I be certified as a commercial HVAC energy auditor, mainly to provide an AS IS energy audit report for a commercial space based on previous energy consumed and existing equipment which uses such energy…????
Bill Velke
on August 22nd, 2009 at 7:42 am
I am pursuing my electrical engg. I want to become energy auditor so can you please help me in this regard by giving me information regarding it and the procedure that has to be followed.
on July 25th, 2009 at 10:07 am
interested in becoming energy auditor.
what companies hire for the position? how may i train to pass basic, initial testing? are apprenticeship programs available? where?
any information you can provide is greatly appreciated
on July 16th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I have done B.Sc in computer science and i am doing MBA in infrastructure management and completed my first year .I have just finish my summer training project on POWER EXCHANGE IN INDIA from POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA .I want to become an energy manager or energy auditor in U.K. . Before completing my MBA in April 2010 , i want to get information about these profiles and want to apply for that as soon as possible . so kindly let me know that what i have to do for it and also about the opportunities in this field .
on July 7th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Want to be an energy auditor.
does it matter if i am not an engineer?
have a science and busineess degree?
based in pennsylvania.
where can i take classes and how much will they cost?
on June 23rd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
You can join other energy auditors here:
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on June 16th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I am an Electrical engineer can you tell how to do the certification of energy auditor or to whom should I contact
on June 3rd, 2009 at 3:32 pm
couls you please send me information on where to go or how to become an energy auditor? I live in Barrie , Ontario, Thanks Joe Mc donald
on March 10th, 2009 at 5:51 am
I have business experience and an interest in learning more about what is involved in becoming an energy auditor or consultant. Alternative energy resources are personally important to me and I would like to learn enough to appropriately adivse consumers and businesses on their options. I have no intention on becoming an engineer of any sort as the thought of differential equations and such courses is likely beyond my ability to successfully complete and I am still paying for my MBA.
Please let me know the opportunities and challenges that might be ahead for this pursuit. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Sean Stites, MBA
on February 20th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I have always felt the best way to learn about any profession is to speak with someone that does it.
You can find energy auditors near you at the energy audit directory, http://www.energyauditdirectory.com
Good luck!