Energy Marshal – Data Center / Mission Critical

About the Role

Elite Executive Solutions is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Energy Marshal to support large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa market. This is a critical project leadership opportunity for an experienced electrical safety professional responsible for controlling and coordinating the safe energization of complex electrical systems throughout construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project energization and electrical safety processes
• Develop, implement, and enforce energization plans, procedures, and protocols
• Coordinate the safe energization of electrical equipment and systems throughout construction and commissioning
• Manage Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) processes and hazardous-energy control procedures
• Maintain visibility and control over energized and potentially energized systems throughout the project
• Coordinate with electrical contractors, MEP teams, commissioning personnel, vendors, operations teams, and client representatives
• Review energization schedules and ensure all prerequisites are satisfied prior to equipment or system energization
• Participate in electrical safety planning, risk assessments, pre-energization meetings, and field inspections
• Verify required documentation, testing, inspections, and approvals before energization activities occur
• Maintain accurate energization records, permits, logs, system status documentation, and turnover information
• Identify electrical safety risks and ensure corrective actions are completed before work proceeds
• Support commissioning, startup, integrated testing, and final turnover of electrical infrastructure
• Promote a strong culture of electrical safety and accountability throughout the project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical construction, electrical safety, commissioning, mission-critical, or related experience
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and construction practices
• Data center or mission-critical project experience strongly preferred
• Experience with electrical energization, LOTO, hazardous-energy control, and electrical safety procedures
• Knowledge of applicable electrical safety standards and industry best practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical one-lines, drawings, specifications, and system documentation
• Experience coordinating energized systems in an active construction environment
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with electrical contractors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, and project leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Travel flexibility preferred based on project requirements
• Competitive compensation (DOE)
• Travel/per diem opportunities as applicable
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career advancement

Why This Opportunity?

This position plays a critical role in the safe delivery of sophisticated mission-critical electrical infrastructure. The Energy Marshal will have significant responsibility for electrical safety and system energization while supporting major data center projects with complex power distribution and commissioning requirements.