Energy Assessment Quality Lead

Penn State University; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Energy Quality Specialist to provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and program consistency for industrial energy assessment services. You will review and standardize reports, calculations, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and alignment with PennTAP methodologies and client needs.

The role supports staff development, knowledge sharing, and credible energy assessments for manufacturers across Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial energy systems, manufacturing processes, utility systems, and energy efficiency technologies.
• Experience reviewing technical reports, engineering analyses, and energy calculations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quality assurance skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Ability to interpret engineering data, standards, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback and mentorship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review energy assessment reports, calculations, and technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Verify that recommendations and savings estimates are supported by collected data, engineering principles, and applicable standards.
• Evaluate energy conservation measures (ECMs) and process improvement opportunities for technical validity and practical implementation.
• Identify quality issues and provide feedback to advisors to improve deliverables.
• Research and resolve complex technical challenges and consult industry resources or subject matter experts as needed.
• Elevate significant technical or policy issues requiring broader program guidance.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures, review protocols, templates, calculators, and assessment tools.
• Establish standardized review processes, documentation requirements, and reporting expectations.
• Monitor quality trends and recommend process improvements.
• Promote consistency in methodologies, assumptions, savings calculations, and reporting practices across the energy team.
• Implement best practices that improve efficiency, credibility, and client value.
• Provide technical guidance on assessment methods, calculations, reporting, and recommendations.
• Support onboarding, training, mentoring, and professional development of advisors.
• Develop training and quality improvement resources.
• Assist the Associate Director in tracking quality metrics, performance indicators, and program goals.
• Prepare reports on review findings, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, workflow enhancements, and special projects that strengthen program effectiveness.

Skills

Industrial energy systems

Energy calculations review

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpret engineering data

Communication mentorship

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in engineering or energy discipline

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Energy Quality Specialist to provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and program consistency for industrial energy assessment services. You will review and standardize reports, calculations, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and alignment with PennTAP methodologies and client needs.

The role supports staff development, knowledge sharing, and credible energy assessments for manufacturers across Pennsylvania.