Energy Management & Policy | University of Pennsylvania

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populatedfrom O*NET via SOC 47-4011.01

Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingWritingMonitoringMathematics

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyMechanical

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityMathematical ReasoningNear VisionNumber Facility

Tasks

Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
Evaluate the energy performance of buildings using modeling software.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareObject or component oriented development software

Tools

Air current testersBlower doorsCarbon dioxide CO2 testersCarbon monoxide detectorsCombustible gas monitorsComputer data input scannersDataloggersDigital infrared thermometersDigital multimetersDigital still camerasDigital video camerasDraft gaugesDuct probe velometersElectrical circuit tracersElectricity monitors

Work Values

SupportIndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Auto-populatedfrom O*NET + BLS

Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-4011.01	Energy Auditors	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populatedfrom NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex energy-saving measures across diverse building types — identify, validate, and prioritize autonomously using engineering judgment, energy production data, and lifecycle cost analysis.
Building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and process systems — inspect and evaluate comprehensively on large commercial or industrial facilities to produce detailed consumption profiles.
Technical feasibility of advanced efficiency upgrades — analyze independently by integrating knowledge of thermodynamics, engineering, construction methods, and system interdependencies.
Comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations — author professionally for varied stakeholders including property owners, utilities, and government program administrators.
Energy savings potential — calculate using analytical and simulation software with high accuracy, validating model assumptions against measured field data on non-routine projects.
Peak-demand reduction opportunities — examine commercial sites and determine the technical and economic feasibility of demand-response equipment and smart building system integration.
Non-routine health and safety scenarios — evaluate and resolve including complex combustion safety failures, hazardous materials presence, and structural concerns affecting weatherization scope.
Operation and maintenance improvements — identify systemic inefficiencies in building or process systems and develop detailed corrective recommendations independently.
Systems analysis and evaluation methods — apply to assess whole-building energy performance, diagnose root causes of inefficiency, and validate post-retrofit savings across a project portfolio.
Mathematical and engineering modeling — execute advanced calculations for heat load, infiltration, lighting power density, and equipment efficiency ratings to support audit findings.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.