As of June 2026, Energy Auditors has an AI-exposure score of 58/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Energy Auditors

58/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 60% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$74,690. About 14,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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

Common titles
Energy AuditorEnergy ConsultantEnergy RaterHome Performance ConsultantBuilding Performance ConsultantBuilding Science and Energy Specialist
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparation Needed Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingMathematics
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPython
Work context
Email useTelephoneFace-to-face discussionsDecision latitudeFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Energy Auditors, SOC 47-4011.01. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Energy Auditors tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Calculate potential for energy savings.
  • 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.
  • Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
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Augmentable
  • Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
13 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (75%).

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