Energy Quality Assurance Lead

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount (75%)

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University seeks an Energy Quality Specialist to lead quality assurance, standardize energy assessment reports, and ensure deliverables align with PennTAP methodologies across Pennsylvania manufacturers.

The role reports to the Associate Director and supports onboarding, training, and continuous improvement of energy advisory staff. Hybrid work options may apply, depending on campus needs.

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

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Engineering data interpretation

Communication & mentorship

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Multi-priority management

Education

Master's degree in related engineering/energy

Bachelor's degree (engineering or related)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Penn State University seeks an Energy Quality Specialist to lead quality assurance, standardize energy assessment reports, and ensure deliverables align with PennTAP methodologies across Pennsylvania manufacturers.

The role reports to the Associate Director and supports onboarding, training, and continuous improvement of energy advisory staff. Hybrid work options may apply, depending on campus needs.