Energy Marshal – Electrical Construction; Mission Critical​/Data Centers

Energy Marshal – Electrical Construction (Mission Critical/Data Centers)

As an Energy Marshal, you will oversee all electrical energization activities throughout the construction and commissioning phases of mission-critical and data center projects. You will lead the implementation and enforcement of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety programs, ensuring the highest safety standards are maintained.

• Oversee all electrical energization activities throughout construction and commissioning phases.
• Lead implementation and enforcement of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety programs.
• Review and approve energization plans, switching procedures, and electrical work permits.
• Coordinate activities involving medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Conduct hazard assessments and identify risks associated with energized equipment and systems.
• Participate in pre-task planning meetings, safety briefings, and commissioning coordination.
• Ensure all personnel working around energized equipment meet project and training requirements.
• Maintain energization logs, safety documentation, switching records, and permit documentation.
• Coordinate electrical shutdowns, startup activities, and system turnover processes.
• Monitor compliance with site-specific electrical safety requirements and industry standards.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions or non-compliant activities are identified.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding electrical safety principles and best practices.
• Partner with commissioning teams to ensure safe system startup and testing activities.

• 5+ years of electrical construction, commissioning, operations, or electrical safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, switch gear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Thorough understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures and electrical safety programs.
• Experience coordinating energization activities on commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, construction drawings, and switching procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments where safety is critical to project success.
• Data center or mission-critical facility experience.
• Previous Energy Marshal, Authorized Switching Authority, Commissioning, or Electrical Safety Supervisor experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• NFPA 70E training and certification.
• NETA, NICET, or other electrical testing and safety certifications.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.
• Experience with medium-voltage systems and utility coordination.

The role requires the ability to travel nationwide to support project assignments and a willingness to work on-site for extended durations during construction, commissioning, and startup phases. Flexibility to relocate temporarily based on project needs is essential. Benefits include competitive salary, travel assistance where applicable, comprehensive healthcare benefits, retirement savings plan, paid time off, training and certification reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement within mission-critical construction operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental &…