Energy Quality Assurance Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania

Hybrid

USD 72,000 - 137,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Strong retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Energy Quality Specialist to provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and program consistency for industrial energy assessment services. This role reviews and standardizes assessment reports, calculations, recommendations, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and alignment with PennTAP methodologies and client needs.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the position supports quality control, staff development, and credible, actionable energy

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 data, engineering principles, and applicable standards.
Evaluate energy conservation measures 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.