Energy Marshal

Company Overview

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a $5K loan, ITAC has grown to an ENR‑Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint, over 450 employees, and six offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. We provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design‑build solutions across power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals. ITAC is 100% employee‑owned, offering a comprehensive benefits package, employee incentives, and a culture that treats staff like family.

Job Details

This is a seconded, full‑time position employed by ITAC but working on‑site with a client in Chester, VA. The contract is anticipated to last sixteen (16) months with potential for extension.

Role Overview

The Energy Marshal supports safe energy management activities within a complex industrial and manufacturing environment. The role oversees and enforces energy control procedures—including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation, system energization, and commissioning—ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E and protecting personnel, equipment, and facility operations throughout construction, startup, and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oversight and administration of the Energy Marshal Program (Electrical).
• Work closely with the Electrical Trade Partner, DPR Cx Team, EHS Team, and Client to ensure safe and reliable electrical activities.
• Ensure DPR, Client, and EC procedures are executed properly.
• Identify field hazards and collaborate with staff to eliminate them.
• Deliver training for DPR staff on hazard identification and mitigation.
• Review and approve all LOTO plans.
• Review energization schedules to confirm Step‑By‑Step (SBS) and LOTO plans are in place before work begins.
• Attend daily Cx meetings to track startup progress and verify SBS and LOTO readiness.
• Review third‑party vendor SBSs for NFPA‑70E compliance.
• Verify Trade Partner LOTO programs are established, understood, and periodically inspected for compliance.
• Confirm that Statements of Work (SOWs) with energy management activities are supervised by an assigned Energy Deputy (ED) or the Energy Marshal.
• Conduct regular assessments of Energy Management Training and Program implementation on the project.
• Review and approve all energy management permits.
• Implement a process that prohibits energized work except as permitted per NFPA 70E; review all Energized Electrical Work (EEW) permits >50 V.
• Verify that SBS processes on work permits are appropriate and approved prior to work execution.
• Perform SBS review and approval for all First Time Energizations (FTE) of electrical gear.
• Review and approve startup procedures for all mechanical gear.
• Track turnover of gear to subs and vendors; coordinate and approve de‑energization and re‑energization of equipment.
• Coordinate with Client on breaker shutdowns affecting turned‑over and non‑turned‑over spaces.
• Ensure controlled access processes for energized rooms/systems.
• Verify competent, qualified persons are designated and trained for high‑risk activities (Live‑Dead‑Live, LOTO, infrared scanning, etc.) and that training is current.
• Audit and approve trainings for site‑specific energy management processes (LOTO, electric room access, substation access, etc.) and provide required training.
• Verify accurate, up‑to‑date single‑line diagrams are maintained and work is tracked (LOTO and energized status).
• Confirm all processes and procedures meet established criteria before startup, commissioning, switching, etc.
• Participate in Cause Analysis (Root Cause Analysis) events and prepare associated reports for the Client.
• Track corrective actions from energy‑management‑related Cause Analyses.
• Perform job walks to evaluate electrical hazards.
• Audit certification for Electrical Test Equipment and Electrical PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, construction, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for electrical and mechanical energy sources.
• Understanding of electrical systems, commissioning activities, and industrial safety practices.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E requirements and energy‑control best practices.
• Experience identifying hazards and implementing risk‑mitigation measures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical documentation, single‑line diagrams, and startup procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast‑paced project environment.

Preferred Skills

• Plant engineering, startup, commissioning, or operations experience.
• Background in industrial construction or manufacturing facility projects.
• Experience managing electrical safety and energy control programs on large capital projects.
• Knowledge of plant infrastructure, equipment installation, and system turnover processes.
• Safety certifications or specialized training related to electrical safety, commissioning, or energy management.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care for employees and immediate families

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $100,000 – $135,000.