Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Penn State University, through PennTAP, provides technical assistance and energy assessment services to Pennsylvania manufacturers and industrial clients. The Energy Quality Analyst supports technical leadership and quality assurance by reviewing assessment reports, calculations, recommendations, and deliverables, while also developing standards, mentoring advisors, and supporting continuous improvement.
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
- 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
- Master's Degree
- 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S
- Master's degree in a related engineering or energy discipline
- Experience conducting or reviewing industrial energy assessments, audits, process optimization studies, or sustainability projects
- Experience supporting manufacturing clients
- Familiarity with U.S. Department of Energy assessment methodologies and industrial energy management practices
- Knowledge of motors, pumps, compressed air, HVAC, process heating, steam systems, and industrial controls
- Professional credentials such as CEM, CP EnMS, or PE
- Experience developing technical standards, quality assurance programs, and staff training initiatives
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement may be considered based on operational needs and University policy.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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