Energy Marshal (Data Center Construction Travel - TX)

We’re hiring for an Energy Marshal to lead hazardous energy control and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) operations on a major data center construction project. Data centers are among the most energy dense construction environments. This role is the central authority for safe isolation, verification, and energization of electrical and mechanical systems as the facility moves through construction, startup, and commissioning. Travel required up to 75% of the time (work from home office 25%). COMPENSATION & BENEFITS info below.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the project’s LOTO program, ensuring all isolations are planned, documented, and properly executed
• Maintain the master energy log and communicate realtime energy status to all trades
• Review MOPs, SOPs, commissioning scripts, and work plans to identify energy hazards and required controls
• Coordinate safe energization sequencing with electrical, commissioning, and operations teams
• Conduct field audits, verify PPE and arcflash boundaries, and enforce NFPA 70E compliance
• Serve as stopwork authority for any unsafe energyrelated activity
• Provide training and guidance to subcontractors on hazardousenergy procedures

What You Bring

• 5–10+ years of electrical experience in missioncritical, industrial, or data center environments
• Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910/1926, and hazardousenergy control programs
• Experience with MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS, and mechanical equipment
• Ability to read onelines, interpret commissioning documentation, and coordinate across multiple teams
• Confident communicator who can lead safety discussions and enforce standards in highrisk environments

About the Company

Our client is a Virginia based GC with a strong and expanding presence in the VA, MD, and DC areas. In just 25 years, they’ve built a reputation as a trusted partner in the mission‑critical sector, and have projects in 20+ States, mostly in Eastern and Central USA. 

Their portfolio includes

• Hyperscale and enterprise data centers
• MEP‑intensive infrastructure upgrades
• Mission‑critical fit‑outs and expansions
• Commercial and Multi Family

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + 20% bonus plan + added 10% premium for travel time
• Generous per diem
• Car allowance
• Company‑paid flights home once per month
• Work from home office a minimum of 25% of the time
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Employer‑supported medical, dental, and vision plans
• FSAs, HSAs, and employer‑paid life, STD & LTD
• 24 days PTO to start, including nine federal holidays