Hard Skills
ExpertEnergy AuditingThe systematic process of analyzing energy flows in a building or system to identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption without affecting output.
AdvancedHVAC System Design and OptimizationThe engineering and fine-tuning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to ensure maximum thermal comfort with minimum energy expenditure.
IntermediateThermodynamics and Heat TransferApplication of physical principles regarding energy conversion and the movement of thermal energy between systems.
IntermediateBuilding Management Systems (BMS) ControlThe use of automated control systems to monitor and manage energy-consuming equipment such as lighting and mechanical plant.
AdvancedLife Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)An economic method of evaluating the total cost of ownership of energy systems, including purchase, maintenance, and disposal.
AdvancedRegulatory Compliance and StandardsKnowledge of local and international energy codes such as ASHRAE 90.1, LEED certification requirements, and ISO 50001.