Energy Marshal

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Planning & Readiness Lead commissioning readiness planning and coordinate commissioning milestones throughout project execution.
• Verify system completion status and alignment with startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover requirements.
• Carefully coordinate readiness reviews and confirm construction, quality, safety, documentation, vendor, and operational prerequisites are complete before testing activities.
• Develop and maintain commissioning readiness plans, milestone trackers, readiness matrices, and startup schedules.
• Energization & Startup Coordination Coordinate energization readiness activities and support startup sequencing across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Validate turnover prerequisites, commissioning requirements, vendor readiness, and operational support plans.
• Facilitate energization reviews with project stakeholders and verify all required safety controls and approvals are in place.
• Track startup progress, risk mitigation actions, and critical path commissioning activities.
• Ensure energization activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, project requirements, and operational expectations.
• Safety, Risk Management & Field Oversight Promote safe execution of commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, switching, and energization activities.
• Identify commissioning and energization risks early and develop mitigation strategies with project stakeholders.
• Support pre-task planning, field readiness reviews, hazard assessments, and work authorization processes.
• Escalate safety concerns and coordinate corrective actions as required.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with project-specific safety requirements, client standards, and industry best practices.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication Serve as the primary point of contact for commissioning and energization-related matters.
• Coordinate activities among commissioning agents, Energy Marshals, MEP Construction Managers, QA/QC Managers, OFCI Managers, contractors, vendors, operations teams, and clients.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate commissioning progress, readiness status, risks, deficiencies, and startup milestones.
• Provide regular reporting to project leadership regarding commissioning readiness, energization planning, testing performance, and turnover status.
• Promote collaboration and alignment among all stakeholders involved in commissioning and operational readiness activities.

  Qualifications

  • Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 10 years of experience in commissioning, construction management, operations, engineering, mission-critical facilities, or related disciplines. Experience supporting large-scale data center, mission-critical, advanced technology, healthcare, industrial, or similar complex projects preferred.
  • Commissioning & Operational Readiness Experience Demonstrated experience leading commissioning planning, system startup, testing, energization, and turnover activities. Experience coordinating commissioning agents, vendors, contractors, operations personnel, and project stakeholders. Strong understanding of facility operational readiness, system acceptance, and owner turnover processes. Experience supporting Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and mission-critical commissioning programs strongly preferred.
  • Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, cooling systems, controls, and supporting infrastructure. Knowledge of commissioning processes, testing protocols, LOTO procedures, MOPs, energization practices, and risk management principles. Familiarity with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, regulatory codes, and best operational practices.
  • Ability to interpret construction documents, commissioning plans, technical procedures, and operational requirements
  • Risk & Problem Solving Proven ability to identify quality risks, perform root-cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and drive issues to resolution. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Leadership & Communication Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex commissioning activities. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to engage field personnel, technical specialists, contractors, client representatives, and executive stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Certifications (Preferred) Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), or equivalent commissioning credential. OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification. Certified Energy Marshal, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, or other mission-critical safety certifications preferred. PMP, PE, or other industry-recognized project or technical certifications are a plus.