Energy Quality Specialist — Standards & Report Quality

Penn State University; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

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

Reporting to the Associate Director, the position supports quality control, staff development, and continuous improvement, with potential placement at the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial energy systems and energy efficiency technologies.
• Experience reviewing energy calculations and engineering analyses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with mentorship ability.

Responsibilities

• Review energy assessment reports, calculations, and technical documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Verify that recommendations and savings estimates are data-supported and aligned with standards.
• Evaluate ECMs for technical validity and practical implementation.
• Identify quality issues and provide feedback to improve deliverables.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures, tools, and templates.
• Support onboarding, training, and professional development of advisors.

Skills

Energy systems knowledge

Technical report review

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Engineering data interpretation

Mentorship & feedback

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in engineering or energy discipline

Bachelor's degree in engineering or energy field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Reporting to the Associate Director, the position supports quality control, staff development, and continuous improvement, with potential placement at the