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Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
 Tasks
 
  • Measure 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.
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  • Perform tests such as blower-door tests to locate air leaks.
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  • Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
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  • Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
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  • Analyze energy bills, including utility rates or tariffs, to gather historical energy usage data.
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  • Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
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  • Calculate potential for energy savings.
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  • Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
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  • Compare existing energy consumption levels to normative data.
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  • Determine patterns of building use to show annual or monthly needs for heating, cooling, lighting, or other energy needs.
  •  Skills
     
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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  • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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  • Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
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  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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  • Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  •  Knowledge
     
  • Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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  • Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
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  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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  • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
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  • Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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      Education:   Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
      Related Experience:   Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
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     Wage Information
     
    Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range 
    Annual  Hourly 
    Statewide $96,777.00 $46.52  $29.62  $34.77 - $56.61 
    Bridgeport/Stamford $111,527.00 $53.62  $33.76  $40.84 - $66.58 
    Danbury $104,152.00 $50.08  $26.68  $31.85 - $63.00 
    Hartford $91,942.00 $44.20  $28.63  $33.31 - $52.78 
    New Haven $91,953.00 $44.21  $29.89  $33.33 - $51.22 
    New London/Norwich $90,211.00 $43.37  $28.17  $33.71 - $51.94 
    Waterbury $78,544.00 $37.77  $23.24  $25.30 - $46.59 
    Torrington $79,220.00 $38.08  $25.22  $27.74 - $45.91 
     Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 )
    Average Annual Job Openings:   493
      Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
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