Data Center Energy Marshal & Safety Lead

Gilbane Building Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gilbane University training

Competitive health benefits

Profit-sharing/401k

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking an Energy Marshal to lead energy isolation, LOTO, and electrical safety on large-scale data center projects in Baltimore, MD. You will oversee energization activities, serve as the site authority on energy management, and partner with construction teams to safeguard personnel and equipment.

You will coordinate shutdowns, verify permits, and ensure OSHA/NFPA 70E compliance while driving continuous improvement in energy control practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Safety Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience managing energy isolation, electrical safety, commissioning, or related operations on large-scale projects.
• Hyperscale data center construction experience preferred.
• Experience with commissioning teams, electrical contractors, and critical power systems.
• NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, LOTO procedures, or electrical safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energy isolation, and energization activities to ensure safe execution of work.
• Coordinate electrical and mechanical system shutdowns, de-energization, re-energization, and power transitions during construction and commissioning.
• Serve as the site SME for electrical safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and project standards.
• Review and manage energy isolation permits, risk assessments, and related documentation.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and verifications to ensure adherence to energy control procedures.
• Pair with project teams, trade partners, commissioning agents, and client reps to plan energization and testing.
• Lead safety briefings and communicate upcoming shutdowns and energy-related activities.
• Investigate energy-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain records of permits, audits, training, and energy management activities.
• Provide training and guidance on LOTO, electrical safety and energy isolation.

Skills

Electrical safety leadership

Hazardous energy control

Project coordination

OSHA NFPA 70E knowledge

Reading electrical diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

LOTO procedures

Job description

Gilbane Building Company is seeking an Energy Marshal to lead energy isolation, LOTO, and electrical safety on large-scale data center projects in Baltimore, MD. You will oversee energization activities, serve as the site authority on energy management, and partner with construction teams to safeguard personnel and equipment.

You will coordinate shutdowns, verify permits, and ensure OSHA/NFPA 70E compliance while driving continuous improvement in energy control practices.