Energy/Carbon Auditor
Energy/carbon auditors assess the amount of energy used and carbon produced by organisations. They also recommend ways to increase energy efficiency.
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Pay per yearGraduate Senior |
Job opportunitiesAverage |
What you'll do
Energy/carbon auditors may do some or all of the following:
- Inspect buildings and carry out energy surveys/audits
- Ensure accurate records are kept and energy monitoring data is collected regularly
- Develop methods to reduce energy use at businesses and organisations, and help put these methods into practice
- Set up procedures to monitor and assess carbon emissions
- Develop methods to reduce carbon emissions
- Review the effectiveness of energy and carbon reduction measures and verify any savings made from these changes
- Write reports and present findings to clients
- Provide technical and practical advice, and offer training on energy efficiency
- Provide technical support to mechanical and electrical design engineers
Entry requirements
To become an energy/carbon auditor you need to have a tertiary qualification in one of the following:
- Environmental management
- Building science
- Energy management
- Engineering (chemical, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical)
- Quantity surveying
For more information about your study options see: Areas of specialisation: Environment
Personal requirements
Energy/carbon auditors need to be:
- Able to work to strict deadlines
- Well organised, with good planning skills
- Methodical with calculations and reporting
- Able to work well in a team
- Good written and verbal communicators
What are the chances of getting a job?
Opportunities for energy/carbon auditors are expected to grow due to:
- Government targets to reduce energy and carbon emissions
- The high cost of energy
- Climate change.
Your chances of securing an entry-level job are best with relevant qualifications and work experience. However, finding work can be competitive as staff turnover is low and vacancies are limited.
Energy/carbon auditors may work for:
- Energy management businesses and organisations
- City councils
- Companies that deliver specific services such as heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and lighting systems
- Large organisations that use a lot of energy, such as hospitals
Energy/carbon auditors may also be self-employed.
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This information is a guide only. Last updated 6 March 2025.