Commercial Energy Efficiency Technicians assist with data collection for energy audits and installation of energy efficiency upgrades to commercial buildings and mechanical systems.
Commercial Energy Efficiency Technicians assist with identifying and measuring the amount of energy used to heat, cool, and operate a building or industrial process. They help analyze energy use and determine where energy is being lost through wasteful processes or due to inadequate building infrastructure. Commercial Energy Efficiency Technicians help implement and install corrective measures such as additional insulation, weather-stripping, glazing, or caulking; wrapping air ducts and water lines with insulating materials; and wrapping water heaters with water heater blankets. Technicians must be capable of performing physical work both indoors and outdoors.
Commercial Energy Efficiency Technician jobs are an excellent way to enter the green buildings and energy efficiency industry and gain knowledge and skills related to how commercial buildings use energy and ways to support energy cost-savings.
Advancement Routes
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▸ Building Automation Systems Trainee
More experience would support this move.. -
▸ Insulation/Air Sealing Technician
Additional experience is typically needed for this advancement.. -
▸ Insulation Apprentice
Willingness to participate in an approved apprenticeship training program is required for this move.. -
▸ Commercial Construction Manager (with green building expertise)
Substantial work experience and/or additional technical training would support this move.. -
▸ Building Automation Systems Technician
A degree in Building Automation Systems Technology would support this move.. -
▸ Building Operator
This advancement may require specialized training and certification.. -
▸ Real Estate Agent (with green building expertise)
State licensing is required for this advancement.. -
▸ Real Estate Appraiser (with green building expertise)
Additional training and certification would support this advancement.. -
▸ Draftsperson
This advancement may require specialized training.. -
▸ Product Sales Specialist
Being highly motivated and possessing 1-2 years of sales experience would facilitate this move.. -
▸ Energy Efficiency Technician (Residential)
No additional experience is needed for this advancement.. -
▸ Commercial Energy Auditor
This advancement may require specialized training and certification.. -
▸ Commercial Lighting Auditor
A Bachelor’s Degree is typically needed to advance.. -
▸ Multifamily Energy Auditor
Additional experience and industry certification would facilitate this advancement.. -
▸ Building Performance Diagnostician
Additional experience and industry certification would facilitate this advancement.. -
▸ Commercial Construction Foreperson
Strong knowledge of building systems and strong leadership skills would facilitate this move..
