O*NET-SOC 47-4011.01

Energy Auditors

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2022
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2022
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2022
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2022
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.6208/2022
Writing2.A.1.c3.6208/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2022
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2022
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2022
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.008/2022
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.7508/2022
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.7508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.Core2908/2022
Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.Core2908/2022
Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.Core2908/2022
Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.Core2908/2022
Calculate potential for energy savings.Core2908/2022

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.9311/2023
Realistic4.5311/2023
Investigative4.1711/2023
Enterprising3.3411/2023
Social1.8911/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.