Energy Quality Lead — Standards & QA

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

PennTAP at Penn State seeks an Energy Quality Specialist to provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and program consistency for industrial energy assessment services. You will review reports, calculations, and recommendations to ensure accuracy and alignment with PennTAP methodologies.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will support onboarding, training, and development of advisors, develop QA resources, and help improve reporting practices across energy projects for manufacturers

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 mentorship ability.
• 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 and completeness.
• Verify that recommendations and savings estimates are supported by data and standards.
• Evaluate ECMs and process improvements for technical validity and practicality.
• Identify quality issues and provide feedback to improve deliverables.
• Research and resolve complex technical challenges with SME input as needed.
• Elevate significant technical or policy issues requiring broader guidance.
• Develop and maintain QA procedures, templates, and tools.
• Monitor quality trends and recommend process improvements.
• Promote consistency in methodologies and reporting across the team.
• Support onboarding, training, and professional development of advisors.
• Prepare reports on review findings and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in tracking quality metrics and program goals.

Skills

Industrial energy systems

Engineering analyses

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Strong communication

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Project management

Education

Master's degree in engineering or energy

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

PennTAP at Penn State seeks an Energy Quality Specialist to provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and program consistency for industrial energy assessment services. You will review reports, calculations, and recommendations to ensure accuracy and alignment with PennTAP methodologies.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will support onboarding, training, and development of advisors, develop QA resources, and help improve reporting practices across energy projects for manufacturers